Dr Elias Ηadjielias is Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Business
and Programme Director of MSc Entrepreneurship at Cyprus University of Technology.
Workshop Title: Mapping Creative Ideas: Business Model Canvas Fundamentals
Date: Wednesday, 3 April 2024
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the Business Model Canvas (BMC) methodology. Participants will learn how to effectively utilize the BMC tool to map out and visualize innovative business ideas. Through an interactive session, practical examples, and guidance attendees will learn how to map out and analyze key components of a business model, including value proposition, customer segments, channels, revenue streams, and more. By the end of the session, participants will have acquired valuable skills in the use of BMC and be equipped to transform their creative ideas into actionable plans for success.
Workshop Title: Concept Development and Testing
Date: Monday, 8 April 2024
This session builds on the previous session on BMC. Participants will learn how to articulate their business ideas effectively and how to turn their business model canvas into a concise and compelling concept statement. They will also be taught about the essential techniques for evaluating the feasibility and desirability of business concepts. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application, learners will explore various techniques for gathering feedback and evaluating concepts. By the end of the session, participants will have acquired the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of concept development and validation.
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Elias Ηadjielias is Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Business and Programme Director of MSc Entrepreneurship at Cyprus University of Technology.
His research focuses on technological innovation, family business entrepreneurship, and social and psychological perspectives in family businesses and SMEs. He is an inductee of the Family Business United ‘Family Business Hall of Fame,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work in advancing the field of family business.
He was previously the Chair of the Strategic Interest Group on Family Business Research at the European Academy of Management (EURAM). He has published widely in leading academic journals such as the Journal of Product Innovation Management, British Journal of Management, Annals of Tourism Research, Family Business Review, Small Business Economics, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, and Journal of Business Research. He has also served as guest editor in special issues of several leading journals, including the British Journal of Management, Journal of Business Ethics, Technovation, and Journal of Business Research.
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