Course Overview
This 5-day course is designed to empower leaders with the skills and mindset necessary to foster innovation and make effective decisions in today’s fast-paced and complex business environment. Participants will explore how to cultivate creative leadership, leverage diverse perspectives, and apply proven decision-making frameworks to solve problems and drive organizational success. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and practical exercises, attendees will develop their ability to lead innovative initiatives while making sound, timely decisions.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role of leadership in driving innovation
- Develop a mindset that encourages creativity and risk-taking
- Apply strategic thinking to innovation challenges
- Utilize structured decision-making models and tools
- Analyze and evaluate information effectively to make informed decisions
- Balance intuition and data-driven insights in leadership decisions
- Foster a collaborative environment that supports innovative solutions
- Manage uncertainty and complexity in decision-making processes
Who Should Attend
- Current and aspiring leaders and managers
- Innovation managers and change agents
- Project managers and team leaders
- Senior professionals involved in strategic planning and decision-making
- Anyone seeking to enhance leadership skills in innovation and decision-making
Course Outline
The Role of Leadership in Innovation
- Understanding Leadership’s Impact on Innovation Culture
- Traits of Innovative Leaders
- Encouraging Creativity and Risk-Taking
- Interactive Exercise: Assessing Your Innovation Leadership Style
Cultivating a Creative Leadership Mindset
- Overcoming Barriers to Innovation
- Techniques to Stimulate Creative Thinking
- Leading Diverse and Inclusive Teams for Innovation
- Group Activity: Brainstorming Innovative Solutions
Strategic Thinking and Innovation Challenges
- Applying Strategic Thinking to Drive Innovation
- Tools for Environmental Scanning and Trend Analysis
- Aligning Innovation with Organizational Goals
- Case Study: Strategic Innovation in Action
Decision-Making Frameworks and Models
- Overview of Decision-Making Theories and Models (e.g., Rational, Intuitive, Analytical)
- Using SWOT, Cost-Benefit Analysis, and Risk Assessment Tools
- Decision Trees and Scenario Planning
- Practical Workshop: Applying Decision-Making Tools to Real Situations
Balancing Intuition and Data in Leadership Decisions
- Understanding the Role of Intuition in Decision-Making
- Integrating Data Analytics and Insights
- Managing Uncertainty and Complexity
- Action Planning: Developing Your Leadership Innovation and Decision-Making Roadmap
- Course Wrap-up, Q&A, and Feedback