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Knowledge Exchange: Using, Protecting and Monetizing Ideas with Third Parties

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Course Summary

In this course, you will learn the strategies and tools needed to effectively share knowledge and collaborate with others. You will also explore the impact of knowledge exchange in various fields and sectors.

Key Learning Points

Understand the importance of knowledge exchange in today's world
Learn effective strategies and tools for knowledge sharing and collaboration
Explore the impact of knowledge exchange in various fields and sectors

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

Knowledge Management Specialist
- USA: $90,000
- India: ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €45,000
Collaboration Manager
- USA: $100,000
- India: ₹6,50,000
- Spain: €50,000
Information Architect
- USA: $120,000
- India: ₹8,00,000
- Spain: €60,000

Learning Outcomes

Develop effective strategies for knowledge sharing and collaboration
Understand the importance of knowledge exchange in various fields and sectors
Apply knowledge exchange strategies in your own professional setting

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of teamwork and communication
Access to a computer and the internet

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Self-paced
Online
Video lectures
Assignments

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Description

Learn more about knowledge exchange and how to use, protect and monetize your knowledge while working with various partners.

Interested in increasing the impact of your knowledge on society? This course is for those who are new to how knowledge is transferred from yourself or from a knowledge institute into society at large. It is for those who want to know how to protect their knowledge, how to approach parties for collaboration, and how to find the right funding for your idea. It is for those who want to start thinking about how knowledge exchange might be useful in their business or academic career. It provides an introduction to one of the basics of knowledge exchange, the stakeholders involved and the most common pitfalls on your way to transform our world with your ideas! About the course lecturers Each week a different expert in his or her field will shed light on a different aspect within knowledge exchange. In addition, each module contains an interview with a Leiden academic who will share his or her practical experience concerning that week's subject. Each module is introduced and concluded by the course leader, Professor Gert-Jan van Ommen, former head of the Department of Human Genetics of Leiden University Medical Center. About Luris This course was developed by Luris, in cooperation with Leiden University and Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). As knowledge exchange office, Luris matches societal needs with possibilities available in Leiden and enhances the impact of novel technologies and knowledge from Leiden University and LUMC. Luris establishes valuable partnerships and represents the interests of academics and research teams.

Outline

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
Introduction to the course by Gert-Jan van Ommen
How to succeed in your online class?
Meet the instructors & the team
Leiden University: Facts & Figures
Community Guidelines
What is your learning path?

What is knowledge exchange?
Introduction to this week's material
Introduction to Knowledge Exchange
Different approaches to Knowledge exchange for impact on society today
Stakeholders in Knowledge Impact
Knowledge exchange in practice: interview with Prof. dr. Hanna Swaab
Summary
Required reading
What is knowledge exchange?

Protecting knowledge and research results
Introduction to this week's material
Why protect your knowledge?
IP protection (patents & copyrights)
Confidentiality & know-how
Knowledge exchange in practice: interview with Dr. Jan Wouter Drijfhout
Summary
Required reading
Protecting knowledge and research results

Research collaboration with non-academic partners
Introduction to this week's material
Funding
Pros and cons of Public-Private partnerships
Knowledge exchange in practice: interview with Dr. Ahmad Al-Jallad
Summary
Required reading
Research collaboration with non-academic partners

Research exploitation with third parties
Introduction – Working with third parties
Research exploitation: putting knowledge to use
Knowledge partnering
Pitfalls in working with third parties
Knowledge exchange in practice: interview with Prof. dr. Gert-Jan van Ommen
Summary
Thank you for joining us
Required reading
Research exploitation with third parties

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the art and science of knowledge exchange with this highly-rated course on Coursera. Users praise the course for its engaging content and expert instructors. One key aspect that many users found valuable was the course's emphasis on practical application and real-world examples.

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging and informative content
Expert instructors with real-world experience
Emphasis on practical application and real-world examples
Flexible scheduling and self-paced learning options

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course material to be too basic
Lack of interaction with other students
Limited opportunities for hands-on practice

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