Overview/Description Creativity and innovation are critical components of just about every organization. But innovation doesn't pertain only to new inventions, products, or reworked designs. It also involves incremental improvements to the way things are done. Knowing how to build and support an innovative culture is an important skill for any leader to master. The impetus for innovation can come from the top of the organization, and it can come from the people engaged in day-to-day production. Building an innovative culture is a responsibility for leaders and employees across organizational...

Overview/Description Imagine what your organization would be like if you and your colleagues were not motivated. Motivation is what drives people to accomplish things, whether it be small tasks or large undertakings. Without motivation, things simply would not get done. The ability to create an environment that encourages motivation takes both practice and skill as it's not a quality inherent in most people. As a leader, your capacity for motivating plays a key element in the success of your organization. This course provides you with an understanding of why motivating strategies are...

Overview/Description Ideas don't come from thin air. This challenge focuses on the on-going process for brainstorming and developing innovative advances. Target Audience Mid- to upper-level managers and executives; all high potentials and fast trackers, including individual contributors. Expected Duration (hours) 0.2 Lesson ObjectivesLeading Innovation

Overview/Description Effective leadership is key to change management. Leading Teams through Change discusses the challenges of change management and how to motivate your team during a period of change. Target Audience Individuals responsible for leading teams either occasionally, for example as project managers, or more permanently as team leaders or line managers. Expected Duration (hours) 0.1 Lesson ObjectivesLeading Teams through Change