| Lesson Plan |
| Grade: |
Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Business |
| Lesson Topic: process innovation, including changing current processes or adopting new ways of producing products or delivering services |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe what process innovation is and differentiate it from product innovation.
- Explain why process innovation enhances flexibility, reduces costs and improves quality.
- Identify and give examples of the four main types of process innovation.
- Apply the seven‑step implementation model to a real‑world case.
- Evaluate benefits and challenges using appropriate KPIs.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector and screen
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handout summarising types and steps of process innovation
- Case‑study worksheet (Toyota Production System)
- KPI calculation worksheets
- Sticky notes for brainstorming
- Laptop with internet access for research
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Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “What recent change have you noticed in how a product is made or delivered?” Connect this to students’ prior knowledge of product innovation and set the success criteria – students will be able to define process innovation, list its types, and outline a step‑by‑step implementation plan.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5’) – Students write three examples of recent process vs product changes they’ve observed.
- Mini‑lecture (10’) – Define process innovation, contrast with product innovation, and present the four types (technological, organisational, supply‑chain, service delivery).
- Group activity (12’) – Analyse the Toyota case study worksheet, identifying the type of innovation, benefits, and relevant KPIs.
- Guided practice (10’) – Walk through the seven‑step implementation model; students map each step to a hypothetical just‑in‑time inventory project.
- Whole‑class discussion (8’) – Highlight benefits and challenges; use a quick poll to check understanding.
- Exit ticket (5’) – Each student writes one measurable objective for a process‑innovation project and one KPI they would monitor.
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Conclusion:
Recap the definition, types, and the implementation framework for process innovation. Collect the exit tickets to gauge understanding and assign homework: research a recent process‑innovation example from a company of their choice and prepare a brief summary linking it to the lesson’s steps and KPIs.
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