Course description
This course will examine what it takes to build and sustain an organizational culture focused on catalyzing innovation. What are key culture values and practices that different organizations stitch together to create a successful innovation ecosystem? We will look at the specific actions leaders can take and at systems and strategies you can use to foster innovation. Within the larger framework of culture, we will also explore tactical tools used to facilitate creativity and the design of novel solutions. While others approach leadership and innovation through the lens of a business strategy mindset only, this program approaches these topics from a more comprehensive perspective that includes business strategy, audience understanding, culture and system development, and organizational communication.
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Who should attend?
Leaders across a wide variety of disciplines, including professionals in:
- Information technology
- Media and communications
- Current Ball State graduate students who wish to supplement their degree programs
Course delivery details
Flex Schedule
Certification / Credits
Learning Objectives
This course will examine what it takes to build and sustain an organizational culture focused on catalyzing innovation. What are key culture values and practices that different organizations stitch together to create a successful innovation ecosystem? We will look at the specific actions leaders can take and at systems and strategies you can use to foster innovation. Within the larger framework of culture, we will also explore tactical tools used to facilitate creativity and the design of novel solutions. We will look at:
- Defining opportunities and solvable problems
- Communication strategies for fostering innovation
- Systems and strategies for ideation and brainstorming
- Identifying, characterizing, and empathizing with your audience
- Rapid prototyping processes, tools, and feedback
Why choose Ball State Lifetime Learning?
Non-credit courses taught by faculty and industry experts in flexible formats
Alternative options to pay for courses including WIOA and GI Bill funding
Online career training programs under 3 months to get you career-ready
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Lifetime Learning by Ball State University
Lifetime Learning offers innovative micro-credentials for learners in all stages of life, providing seamless opportunities to enhance a personal or professional brand and learn for the life you want to live. Lifetime Learning serves adults, college students, and businesses with...