IA40340

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MODULE IS PROGRAMME BASED. THIS MODULE IS NOT OPEN TO OTHER UCD STUDENTS.

This module introduces participants to the mindsets, skills and practical tools necessary to develop a creative leadership practice, one that cultivates a workplace culture where creativity and innovation flourish.

To navigate challenges such as the sustainability crisis, technological disruption, changing working life and shifting global complexity, today's leaders require the mindsets, skills, and tools to seize opportunity and lead creative innovation. The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2023 names Creative Thinking as among the top two most important skills for workers, recognising the importance of the ability to adapt to disruption . Attitudes such as empathy, active listening, leadership and social influence, are identified in the Report as key. 1,500 CEOs, interviewed in face to face meetings for IBM’s fourth Global CEO Study, 'Capitalising on Complexity' cited 'creativity' as the most important leadership quality.

This module explores a new kind of leadership which unlocks creativity and innovation in the workplace. Learners will explore their personal strengths, weaknesses, mindsets and values as a creative, innovative leader, working in any sector. They will learn how to lead teams in experimentation, creative problem solving and idea generation. They will be introduced to the skills of holding the tension of ambiguity as part of leading an organisational innovation process. They will acquire the skills to strengthen self awareness, self reflection and resilience. They will practice team collaboration in experiential problem solving challenges.

Participants learn among a community of like minded people. The Innovation Academy actively encourages professional friendships and the development of rich long term connections. We support the creation of new innovation networks. Guests from the Innovation Academy’s extensive Alumni Network will enhance the course experience, sharing real life insights and learnings from challenges. Learners will receive support from experienced Entrepreneurial Specialists who are practitioners in the skills and mindsets of creative leadership. It is expected that participants will experience career progression.

For more details, please go to: https://www.innovationacademy.ie/courses/ucd-professional-diploma-in-creativity-innovation-and-leadership/

Notes:
Enrolment in an Innovation Academy module means a commitment to active participation and engagement, which necessitates attendance at all scheduled classes.

We limit our class size to 40 students or less. We require a minimum of 16 participants to ensure enough people for teamwork and a dynamic classroom environment. On very rare occasions, if fewer than 16 registered students register, we will offer students the opportunity to join another class.

UCD Innovation Academy : About Us

At the UCD Innovation Academy, we are a group of Educator Practitioners with extensive real-world experience as academics, business and social entrepreneurs, tech thinkers, creative professionals and design thinking practitioners.

We take an action-oriented approach to learning, with a combination of individual, group and class tasks and activities, including discussions, presentations and reflection. All of our teaching is grounded in academic rigour, and our focus is on learning from doing in a real-world context.

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