The HealthXcel MBA Innovation Challenge aims to bridge the gap between healthcare and technology, empowering participants to revolutionise patient care and shape the future of the industry. The event combines strategic thinking, creative solutions, and technological prowess to address pressing healthcare challenges.
Event highlights included:
- Innovation for Impact: Nurturing business acumen and strategic thinking to create innovative solutions.
- Collaboration for Change: Working with professionals to develop actionable solutions that enhance healthcare resilience, equity, and sustainability.
- Connecting with Experts: Engaging with healthcare professionals and thought leaders, expanding networks and insights.
- Inspiring Transformation: Delegates were inspired by industry visionaries and encouraged to inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Delegates were invited to choose their path to innovation from compelling themes, such as setting the stage for innovation and change, user empathy and problem framing, collaborative brainstorming for innovative ideas, and the selection of viable opportunities.
The programme offered a comprehensive array of activities, fostering a holistic approach to the innovation process. It commenced with prototyping and rapid testing, immersing participants in hands-on activities to swiftly prototype and test their ideas. This was followed by iteration and refinement, a pivotal phase during which concepts underwent refinement and improvement based on feedback and insights garnered in the initial stages. Subsequently, participants delved into pitch preparation and storytelling, honing the skills necessary to effectively communicate and present their groundbreaking solutions. The journey culminated in the Solution Showcase and Awards, providing a platform for participants to present their meticulously refined solutions and receive well-deserved recognition and celebration for their outstanding contributions.Â
Participation in the HealthXcel MBA Innovation Challenge provided numerous benefits. The challenge fostered an environment that cultivated creative thinking and collaboration, recognising these as essential elements in effectively addressing complex healthcare challenges. Participants had the unique opportunity to contribute to the development of tangible and actionable solutions for pressing healthcare issues. The diverse range of activities and interactions within the challenge facilitated a deeper understanding of healthcare resilience and technology. Importantly, engaging with industry professionals and thought leaders during the event allowed participants to expand their professional networks, fostering valuable connections. Beyond individual achievements, the challenge positioned participants as leaders in the transformative journey of the healthcare industry, actively contributing to positive change.Â
The HealthXcel MBA Innovation Challenge provided an unparalleled opportunity for RBS and its participants to be catalysts for change in the healthcare landscape. The school looks forward to future innovation challenges and continues its commitment to catalysing positive change in healthcare.
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The importance of Academic integration
Why is a maker space or lab situated within a business school? This is a question that frequently arises. Well, here’s a concise response: Our objective, as iLeadLab, a subsidiary of Regent Business School, is to bridge gaps for our students. By that, I mean we are here to equip them with a competitive edge necessary for securing jobs by possessing skills that not every graduate possesses – the 21st-century skills in the 4IR and even the 5IR.
We accomplish this through academic integration. All our students benefit from a hybrid learning system, which combines traditional classroom lectures with hands-on experience in our lab. Here, they acquire practical skills and engage in designing and implementing processes. Throughout their journey with us, we impart various skills such as laser cutting, 3D printing, web design, robotics, and coding, among others, at Regent Business School.
Consequently, this unique approach empowers our students with a distinct competitive advantage over other applicants, as they are upskilled with these digital and 21st-century skills. This prepares them to thrive in today’s dynamic and ever-evolving job market.
