Fostering creativity & innovation

Overview

Without creativity, it is impossible to develop an innovative organization that can deliver improved services and products and maintain sustainable competitive advantage. And the stakes have never been higher. The world is in the early stages of a new era of disruptive innovation that promises to transform every workplace and sector of society. Adaptation is the new normal, and creativity is the new literacy. Explore how using creativity strategically can help you provide powerful solutions to problems and increase motivation, job satisfaction and engagement. Learn how creativity can be harnessed at an organizational level, and, with the right processes in place, serve as an engine of innovation.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the nature of innovation and the ways in which organizations can innovate
• Understand the effects of the organizational context on innovation and change
• Identify obstacles inhibiting creativity and innovation
• Generate ideas to change, innovate, and improve business outcomes
• Create your personal innovation leadership plan
• Learn to lead the creation of an innovative culture within your organization and empower your employees to sustain it
• Recognize the innovation-related needs of your employees and help them solve problems in creative ways
• Acquire tools and techniques for effectively leading and motivating innovators