Introduction

In the complex and rapidly changing landscape of global industries, innovation is the pivotal strategy for gaining a unique competitive edge. Innovation is not merely an abstract concept. It is a concrete vehicle that drives new products, services, and programs, setting leaders and organizations apart from their competitors. Amidst a milieu where routine tasks are automated and business dynamics constantly evolve, the importance of creativity and innovative problem-solving has catapulted. Leaders now bear the critical responsibility of nurturing an ecosystem where innovation and creativity not only exist but thrive. This leadership and innovation course aims to empower you with the tools and strategies necessary for achieving success by enhancing your smart leadership skills.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Get Smarter Leadership course, participants will:

Frame creativity and innovation within a strategic context

Recognize the primary drivers that necessitate a focus on creativity and innovation in contemporary business

Identify the essential processes, activities, and organizational culture that support creativity and innovation

Gain proficiency in tools and techniques to enhance creativity and innovation

Develop a deep understanding of how resistance to change can either hinder or facilitate creativity and innovation

Understand the role and skills of strategic leadership in nurturing an innovation-friendly environment

Equip themselves with strategies for fostering a culture of innovation

Increase readiness to manage strategic improvements effectively

Build innovative capabilities at organizational, team, and individual levels

Elevate performance through innovative processes and strategies

Boost motivation and workforce participation.

Course Content

DAY 1:

The essence of innovative leadership for superior performance

The critical mass required for change and innovation

Differentiating between innovation and constant improvement

How strategic leadership fosters a climate of innovation

Latest breakthroughs in business through innovation.

DAY2:

Creative problem-solving for strategic planning

Securing workforce Buy-In

Overcoming existing paradigms

Addressing organizational Drift

DAY 3:

Fostering creative potential in teams and individuals

Understanding the psychology of creative people

Skills in convergent and divergent thinking

Strategies for motivating creative individuals

Idea incubation and creative interaction

Transforming expenses into assets through creativity

DAY 4:

Setting creative goals and targets

Establishing a Sense of Significance

Reward systems that foster performance

Application of the Four-Step Pygmalion Theory

Generational factors in motivation

DAY 5:

Managing the complex process of change

Effective communication strategies for urgency

Risks and downsides of change management

Establishing a culture that embraces constant change