Why Choose this Training Course?This highly popular York Britishleadership training course will expose delegates on the concept that innovation and outstanding leadership go hand in hand. Delegates will learn that new ideas can inspire new products, services and systems which can provide a distinct competitive advantage over competitors, and smart leadership brings those ideas to life. Outstanding leadership does not occur by accident. Great leaders are smart leaders. They understand it is imperative to continuously develop and build upon many key skills. They know that it begins with their thinking and commitment to learning and secondly to foster the creative impulse throughout the organization. This York Britishtraining course will feature:Learning the foundations of Smart LeadershipCreating a Culture of InnovationUsing multiple intelligences to create InnovationIdentifying and motivating creative peopleLeading a creative process for developing innovationWhat are the Goals?By the end of this York Britishtraining course, participants will be able to:Identify the principles of innovative leadershipAnalyze the common myths and misconceptions about innovationSolve any problem or issue with creative methodologies Apply multiple intelligences to generate ideasPractice a four-step process for team innovationWho is this Training Course for?This training course is intended for those who want to learn how to transform or improve their operations and organizations through the successful application of strategies and business process improvements using higher levels of creativity for innovation.This York Britishtraining course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:Supervisors/Line LeadersTeam Leaders/Unit HeadsManagers of all LevelsHow will this Training Course be Presented?This York Britishtraining course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes experiential exercises, targeted self-assessments, video dramatizations, skill practices, case studies, team activities and group discussions.
Day One: Encouraging a Creative Climate at WorkInnovative leadership for excellent performanceThe Critical mass for change and innovationInnovation VS Constant ImprovementHow a Leader Creates a Culture of InnovationCase Study on Most Innovative CompaniesInnovation and current business breakthroughs Day Two: Gaining the Participation of the WorkforceThe G.E. “Workout” Strategy for engaging EmployeesGaining the “Buy-In” from the workforceDeveloping Creative Solutions for problems and new StrategiesOvercoming old ParadigmsDealing with Organizational “Drift”Case Study on Gaining Empowerment Day Three: Leading with the Creative EdgeDeveloping Creative Potential in People and TeamsManaging Creative PeopleLearning new Thinking SkillsLearn New Brainstorming TechniquesHow to Incubate New IdeasGaining Collaboration in the WorkforceCreative Group Exercise: Identifying new business processes Day Four: Creating a Motivating Climate for Higher ProductivityThe Ten Key Elements to Setting up New MissionsSetting Goals and Targets CreativelyCreating a “Sense of Significance”Using Emotional Intelligence to Motivate peopleRewarding PerformanceThe Four Step “Pygmalion” theoryGroup and Team Motivators Day Five: Driving Strategic ChangeManaging the Change ProcessKotter’s Change Management TechniquesSuccessful techniques for Changing PeopleHow a Leader Communicates a Sense of UrgencyHow to Overcome the Pitfalls of ChangeCreating an Attitude of Constant ChangeCourse Review