Boosting Innovation: How Leaders Can Create Innovative Teams from Pluralsight

Successfully executed innovation can give your team or organization a great competitive advantage. This course helps leaders find, create, and nurture innovation on their teams with dozens of actionable ideas you can implement right now.

Technology has leveled the playing field in many industries. What we can build seems to be limited only by our imagination, which makes innovation and creativity as valuable as ever. In this course, Boosting Innovation: How Leaders Can Create Innovative Teams, you will learn how you, as a leader, can harness your team’s creative potential to be more competitive and stay relevant amidst the rapidly changing landscape of business. First, you will learn how to identify mindset challenges that are impeding innovation and start thinking about innovation differently. Next, you will explore ideas on how to create an environment where innovation thrives and where it is a natural part of your team’s value proposition. Finally, you will discover some seemingly crazy strategies that could have a real impact on building a highly-innovative team. When you are finished with this course, you will have enough ideas, tips, suggestions, and permission to be the leader who inspires your team to innovative greatness.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Buying into the Benefits of Innovation

Thinking Like an Innovative Leader

Creating an Environment That Boosts Innovation

Summary and Wrap-Up

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches how to become an innovative leader and how to create a team of innovative thinkers

Taught by instructors with experience in leadership and innovation

Provides actionable ideas for implementing innovation within teams

Suitable for leaders and managers at all levels

Emphasizes the importance of creating an environment that fosters innovation

Provides insights into the latest tools and strategies for innovation

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Boosting Innovation: How Leaders Can Create Innovative Teams with these activities:

Review Think Like an Innovator

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Brainstorming is a key skill for driving innovation, so it's important to develop effective processes for generating and evaluating ideas.

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Review techniques for brainstorming and idea generation.
Practice brainstorming on a specific topic or challenge.
Seek feedback on your ideas from peers or colleagues.

Practice Creating an Environment For Innovation

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To encourage innovation, you need to create a work environment that values and supports creativity and risk-taking.

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Identify the key elements of an innovative work environment.
Develop a plan for creating or enhancing these elements within your team or organization.
Implement your plan and monitor its effectiveness.

Practice Developing Creative Solutions

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The more you practice creative thinking, the better you will become at it.

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Identify a problem or challenge that you want to solve.
Brainstorm a variety of potential solutions.
Evaluate and select the most promising solution.

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Discuss Strategies for Building a Highly Innovative Team

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Learning from others' experiences can provide valuable insights and help you avoid common pitfalls.

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Find a group of peers or colleagues who are also interested in innovation.
Meet regularly to discuss your experiences, challenges, and successes in driving innovation.
Share resources and support each other's efforts.

Develop a Plan for Innovation

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Creating a comprehensive plan will help you stay focused and track your progress towards your innovation goals.

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Define your innovation goals and objectives.
Identify the key resources and capabilities you will need.
Develop a timeline and budget for your innovation initiatives.
Identify potential risks and challenges and develop mitigation strategies.

Participate in an Innovation Challenge

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Participating in innovation challenges can push you outside of your comfort zone, expose you to new ideas, and accelerate your learning.

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Find an innovation challenge that aligns with your interests and goals.
Develop a team and brainstorm ideas.
Create a prototype or develop a solution to the challenge.

Career center

Learners who complete Boosting Innovation: How Leaders Can Create Innovative Teams will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Innovation Manager

Innovation Managers are responsible for identifying and bringing new ideas to life from concept to execution. This course can help you excel as an Innovation Manager by teaching you how to identify opportunities for innovation, create an environment that encourages creativity, and overcome challenges that may arise during the innovation process.

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Business Development Manager

Business Development Managers are responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities and partnerships for their companies. This course may be useful for Business Development Managers by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to identify and pursue innovative opportunities that can drive business growth.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the development and management of products and services. This course can help Product Managers by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to create innovative products and services that meet the needs of their customers.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers are responsible for the planning and execution of marketing campaigns to promote products and services. This course can help Marketing Managers by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to develop innovative marketing campaigns that generate leads and drive sales.

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Sales Manager

Sales Managers are responsible for the management and development of sales teams. This course can help Sales Managers by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to create an innovative sales environment that drives revenue and profitability.

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Operations Manager

Operations Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operations of a company. This course may be useful for Operations Managers by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to identify and implement innovative ways to improve efficiency and productivity.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for the planning, execution, and closure of projects. This course can help Project Managers by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to manage innovative projects that deliver successful outcomes.

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Consultant

Consultants provide advice and expertise to organizations on a variety of topics, including innovation. This course can help Consultants by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to advise clients on how to create an innovative environment and develop innovative products and services.

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Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs are individuals who start and run their own businesses. This course can help Entrepreneurs by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to identify and pursue innovative business opportunities and create successful businesses.

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Researcher

Researchers conduct research on a variety of topics, including innovation. This course can help Researchers by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to conduct research on innovative topics and develop innovative solutions to problems.

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Educator

Educators teach students about a variety of subjects, including innovation. This course can help Educators by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to teach students about innovation and to inspire them to be innovative.

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Nonprofit Manager

Nonprofit Managers lead and manage nonprofit organizations. This course can help Nonprofit Managers by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to create and implement innovative programs and services that address social and environmental issues.

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Policymaker

Policymakers develop and implement policies that affect a variety of areas, including innovation. This course can help Policymakers by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to develop and implement innovative policies that promote innovation and economic growth.

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Journalist

Journalists write and report on a variety of topics, including innovation. This course can help Journalists by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to write and report on innovative topics and to inspire readers to be innovative.

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Artist

Artists create works of art that can inspire and challenge us to think differently. This course can help Artists by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to create innovative works of art that can inspire others to be innovative.

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