Fostering innovation is one of the most important ways to help your organization succeed in today’s business world. This course will help you understand: essential elements of fostering innovation in the workplace. the ways to create an innovative workspace, key traits associated with innovative leaders in the workplace, specific processes and workflows that can be implemented to help their entire team become innovative thinkers. Course Topics: Session One: Course Overview Course Overview Learning Objectives Session Two: Creating an Innovative Environment What Does Fostering Innovation Mean? Creating an Innovative Environment Implementing Innovation in the Workplace Session Three: Who Is Doing It Well? Case Study: Google The Best Business Activity Session Four: A Leader’s Role in Innovation What Does an Innovative Leader Look Like? How to Be a Great Leader Activity Pre-Assignment Review Are You an Innovative Leader? Creating Employee Engagement How to Get Employees Involved Session Five: Systems and Processes for Innovation Systems and Processes Types of Processes that Lead to Innovation Hiring the Best Creative Interviewing Activity Session Six: Is it Okay to Fail? Failure in Innovation Shaping a New Mindset Session Seven: Innovation and Teams Is Innovation a Team Sport? Diverse Teams Session Eight: What Happens When You Foster Innovation Bringing it All Together Personal Action Plan Recommended Reading List