Creative Strategic Planning and Leadership

Creative Strategic Planning and Leadership

Course Description


Introduction

 

Welcome to the Creative Strategic Planning and Leadership course. In today's rapidly changing business landscape, creativity and innovation are essential for staying ahead of the competition and driving sustainable growth. This course is designed to help leaders harness the power of creativity in strategic planning and leadership. Participants will explore creative thinking techniques, strategic planning frameworks, and leadership principles to develop innovative strategies that propel their organizations forward. Through interactive exercises, case studies, and discussions, participants will learn how to foster a culture of creativity, inspire their teams, and lead with vision and purpose.

 

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

 

  • Understand the role of creativity in strategic planning and leadership.
  • Develop creative thinking skills to generate innovative solutions to business challenges.
  • Learn strategic planning frameworks and methodologies to develop actionable plans.
  • Enhance leadership capabilities to inspire and empower teams to think creatively.
  • Gain insights into fostering a culture of creativity and innovation within the organization.
  • Develop a strategic vision and roadmap for driving organizational success.
  • Apply creative problem-solving techniques to real-world business scenarios.

 

Who Should Attend

 

  • Business leaders and executives looking to inject creativity into their strategic planning process.
  • Managers and team leaders seeking to foster a culture of innovation within their teams.
  • Entrepreneurs and innovators aiming to develop groundbreaking strategies for their organizations.
  • Professionals interested in enhancing their creative thinking and leadership skills.
  • Anyone passionate about driving positive change and making a meaningful impact in their organization.
Course Outline


Unit 1: Understanding Creativity and Innovation

 

  • The importance of creativity in strategic planning and leadership
  • Myths and misconceptions about creativity
  • The neuroscience of creativity
  • Cultivating a creative mindset

 

Unit 2: Creative Thinking Techniques

 

  • Brainstorming and ideation methods
  • Design thinking principles for problem-solving
  • Mind mapping and visual thinking
  • Divergent and convergent thinking strategies

 

Unit 3: Strategic Planning for Innovation

 

  • Overview of strategic planning frameworks
  • Setting strategic goals and objectives
  • SWOT analysis and environmental scanning
  • Developing a creative strategic plan

 

Unit 4: Leadership for Innovation

 

  • Inspiring and empowering teams to think creatively
  • Creating a culture of experimentation and risk-taking
  • Leading by example and embracing failure as a learning opportunity
  • Encouraging collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas

 

Unit 5: Implementing Creative Strategies

 

  • Turning creative ideas into actionable plans
  • Overcoming resistance to change and innovation
  • Establishing metrics and benchmarks for measuring success
  • Adapting and iterating on creative strategies based on feedback and results
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Creative Strategic Planning and Leadership
REF code: S-1391
Date: 25 - 29 Mar 2024
City: Manchester
Language: English
Price: 4500 £

Course Description


Introduction

 

Welcome to the Creative Strategic Planning and Leadership course. In today's rapidly changing business landscape, creativity and innovation are essential for staying ahead of the competition and driving sustainable growth. This course is designed to help leaders harness the power of creativity in strategic planning and leadership. Participants will explore creative thinking techniques, strategic planning frameworks, and leadership principles to develop innovative strategies that propel their organizations forward. Through interactive exercises, case studies, and discussions, participants will learn how to foster a culture of creativity, inspire their teams, and lead with vision and purpose.

 

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

 

  • Understand the role of creativity in strategic planning and leadership.
  • Develop creative thinking skills to generate innovative solutions to business challenges.
  • Learn strategic planning frameworks and methodologies to develop actionable plans.
  • Enhance leadership capabilities to inspire and empower teams to think creatively.
  • Gain insights into fostering a culture of creativity and innovation within the organization.
  • Develop a strategic vision and roadmap for driving organizational success.
  • Apply creative problem-solving techniques to real-world business scenarios.

 

Who Should Attend

 

  • Business leaders and executives looking to inject creativity into their strategic planning process.
  • Managers and team leaders seeking to foster a culture of innovation within their teams.
  • Entrepreneurs and innovators aiming to develop groundbreaking strategies for their organizations.
  • Professionals interested in enhancing their creative thinking and leadership skills.
  • Anyone passionate about driving positive change and making a meaningful impact in their organization.

Course Outline


Unit 1: Understanding Creativity and Innovation

  • The importance of creativity in strategic planning and leadership
  • Myths and misconceptions about creativity
  • The neuroscience of creativity
  • Cultivating a creative mindset

Unit 2: Creative Thinking Techniques

  • Brainstorming and ideation methods
  • Design thinking principles for problem-solving
  • Mind mapping and visual thinking
  • Divergent and convergent thinking strategies

Unit 3: Strategic Planning for Innovation

  • Overview of strategic planning frameworks
  • Setting strategic goals and objectives
  • SWOT analysis and environmental scanning
  • Developing a creative strategic plan

Unit 4: Leadership for Innovation

  • Inspiring and empowering teams to think creatively
  • Creating a culture of experimentation and risk-taking
  • Leading by example and embracing failure as a learning opportunity
  • Encouraging collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas

Unit 5: Implementing Creative Strategies

  • Turning creative ideas into actionable plans
  • Overcoming resistance to change and innovation
  • Establishing metrics and benchmarks for measuring success
  • Adapting and iterating on creative strategies based on feedback and results
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