Introduction:

This training program is designed to equip leaders with the skills and knowledge to effectively lead and nurture innovative teams. Through a combination of practical strategies, team dynamics analysis, and leadership development, participants learn to cultivate a culture of innovation and drive success within their teams and organizations.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Increase team innovation by utilizing the principles of design thinking.
Determine and convey the roles of the manager and team members effectively.
Study management techniques for addressing challenges posed by group dynamics, such as power struggles and conflict.
Manage disagreements and leverage interpersonal techniques for achieving successful outcomes.
Develop a personal leadership development plan by synthesizing ideas for future growth.

Targeted Audience:

Employees identified as ‘high potential’ or ‘fast track’ management candidates.
Managers concerned with competitive advantage and sustainability.
Employees responsible for developing and implementing innovation, initiating and managing change, improving operational performance, creating and leading high performance teams and demonstrating empowering leadership.
Professionals at all levels seeking to improve their team management skills.

Program outline:

Unit 1:

Learn Creative Thinking Tools:

Creative problem-solving.
Brainstorming.
Mind-mapping.
Bisociation, Metaphorical thinking & Rule Reversal.
Gaining the Full Benefits of Continuous Improvement.
Six Thinking Hats.

Unit 2:

Adding Value through Relationship Awareness:

Micro political conflict in organizations.
Personality traits, behaviors and conflict management.
Relationship Awareness Theory.
Managing without confrontation.
Preparing for effective negotiating.
Generating Productive Outcomes.

Unit 3:

What is Creativity and Innovation and Why are they Important?

How our thinking works in respect of creativity and innovation.
Difference between vertical and lateral approaches.
Apply the more fluid style to the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
Recognize and cope with obstacles to creativity in the mind.
Understand the limitations and applications of conventional problem solving.
Ensure that creativity becomes a useful tool for day to day problem solving.

Unit 4:

Leading with Initiative: Being Proactive:

Being proactive and capitalizing on opportunity.
Leading from where you are in the organization.
Emotional Intelligence and outcomes.
Leadership styles and organizational climate.
Building Trust.

Unit 5:

Harnessing Diversity and Creativity in the Team:

Valuing diversity: working with global, culturally diverse teams.
The value proposition afforded by High Performing Teams.
Avoiding dysfunctional performance.
Grounded theory: needs analysis evaluation of current performance.
Harnessing diversity for productive outcomes.
Aligning purpose, productivity and profitability.

Managing Teams for Innovation and Success