Special Topics (495-0-1)
Instructors
Anne M Libera
Meeting Info
Ford ITW Auditorium 1350: Wed 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Overview of class
Course Description:
(ENTREP 395/495) This course teaches students across disciplines how to inspire other people to believe in them. Through tools and techniques from Suneel Gupta's book, Backable, and research-backed improvisation exercises taught by experts from The Second City, students will learn the subtle art and behavioral science of how to express new ideas in a way that moves people to action.
Registration Requirements
This course requires an application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQOtc3C2H-RoXYRUGIOZXRQ_PJIhn1zb5ojJ90XF-yhRdmPA/viewform
Learning Objectives
Evaluate the elements of a persuasive pitch for an innovative idea
Apply improvisation practices in effective interactions with groups and individuals
Adapt a variety of approaches to innovation and communication to support their personal work and innovation practice
Design and execute a pitch for an original idea
Class Materials (Required)
All class materials will be available on Canvas at NO cost to the student.
Class Notes
APPLICATION REQUIRED! More info here: https://farley.northwestern.edu/academics-resources/courses/descriptions/backable-building-an-innovation-practice.html
Students should come to class prepared to engage in active practice of the behaviors the underlie good communication and persuasion.