About The Instructor​

Anastasiia Guseva

Strategic Innovation Specialist

Academic Background
  • University of Greenwich Scholar
  • Business & Entrepreneurship, Higher National Diploma
  • Specialized training: UNODC, Cambridge Judge Business School, British Institute of International Law

Professional Experience

  • UK Council Ambassador
  • AI Hackathon Project Lead
  • International business consultant
  • Cross-cultural education specialist

Career Impact

Professional Applications
  • Strategic Consulting: Framework development and analysis
  • International Business: Cross-border expansion and negotiation
  • Crisis Management: Organizational resilience and response
  • Innovation Leadership: Ecosystem development and management

Certification Value

Official certification from the Institute for Arts, Diplomacy & Economy, recognizing advanced competency in global strategy and innovation management.

About Course and Content
Dialogue as Transformative Practice

This course examines the intersection of entrepreneurship, leadership, and global economic development through analytical frameworks and case study methodology. Students analyze innovation ecosystems, global power distribution mechanisms, public policy impacts, crisis management protocols, and cross-border negotiation strategies.

The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with empirical analysis, requiring 3 hours weekly independent study plus 2 live sessions. Assessment through weekly portfolios ensures continuous evaluation of conceptual understanding and practical application.

Learning Experience Design

Immersive Learning Methodology

Interactive Case Studies: Analyze real-world scenarios from global crises including COVID-19 leadership challenges, international trade negotiations, and innovation ecosystem failures.

Strategic Simulations: Participate in high-fidelity simulations replicating complex international business scenarios, crisis management situations, and cross-border negotiations.

Portfolio Development: Build a comprehensive strategic analysis portfolio demonstrating mastery of frameworks, analytical thinking, and practical application across four intensive modules.

What I will learn?
  • Analyze entrepreneurship’s role in driving innovation, productivity, and economic growth across domestic and international markets
  • Evaluate global economic shifts through entrepreneurship and power dynamics, examining intellectual property rights and innovation policy frameworks
  • Develop systematic approaches to business idea validation using market research methodologies and competitive analysis models
  • Apply adaptive leadership strategies in volatile environments, focusing on crisis response and organizational resilience
  • Master cross-cultural negotiation strategies using established theoretical and practical frameworks for international business contexts
Course Details

Weekly Learning Journey

  • Module 1: Foundation & Orientation: Strategic framework introduction, baseline assessment, collaborative analysis sessions
  • Module 2: Innovation Ecosystems: Entrepreneurship impact analysis, competitive venture development, intellectual property strategy
  • Module 3: Leadership in Volatility: Crisis leadership frameworks, organizational design for agility, resource management under pressure
  • Module 4: Global Negotiation Mastery: International negotiation theory, conflict resolution mechanisms, compliance integration
  • Module 5: Integration & Assessment: Knowledge synthesis, peer feedback sessions, career strategy development
  • Module 6: Capstone & Recognition: Final presentations, comprehensive assessment, certification ceremony

Assessment Structure

  • Week 1 Portfolio: Innovation Analysis (25%)
  • Week 2 Portfolio: Leadership Case Study (25%)
  • Week 3 Portfolio: Strategic Framework (25%)
  • Week 4 Portfolio: Negotiation Simulation (25%)

Performance Standards

  • Analytical rigor and theoretical application
  • Practical relevance and innovation
  • Strategic thinking demonstration
  • Professional presentation quality

Course Structure

  • 6 weeks intensive program
  • 2 live sessions weekly (1 hour each)
  • 3 hours independent study requirement
  • Case study methodology
  • Interactive simulations