Certificate in Leading Innovation and Organizational Transformation

Constant innovation is the only insurance against increasing global competition. It is critical for organizations to have leaders that understand the process of innovation and who can successfully navigate their organization through change. Those who are able to innovate and manage organizational transformation will be in a better position to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the ever-changing environment and influence the future that is being created today.

This course includes the use of ExperienceChange™ simulation software which is an expert-guided program designed to help participants execute ideas while teaching the essentials of successful change. Backed by over 20 years of research, industry insights and results, the simulation combines proven approaches with hands-on practice in an engaging, low-risk, high-impact experience. ExperienceChange™ simulates a year-in-the-life of a team leading innovation and transformation in an organization that is facing increasing competition and changing product landscapes.

successful participants will receive a certificate from ExperiencePoint, a leading provider of innovation and organizational transformation guidance based in Canada.

This course includes the use of the ExperienceChange™ software that uses a customized case study to demonstrate the different components of innovation and organizational transformation. In addition, the course utilizes individual debriefs, group discussions, role-playing scenarios, videos, and presentations.

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

• Recognize the strong linkage between innovation and organizational transformation
• Identify different techniques that leading organizations use for continuous improvement
• Justify the need for applying the organizational transformation steps in a certain sequence
• Describe the first phase of organizational transformation and defend the need for aligning key stakeholders as an initial step
• Explain the steps included in the final stage of organizational transformation and identify challenges in implementing widespread changes

All leaders, managers and senior professionals who are involved in influencing, formulating or supporting innovation and organizational transformation in their department or organization, as well as those who are interested in learning more about innovation leadership and change management.

• Strategic innovation
• Creative thinking
• Adaptability
• Problem solving
• Stakeholder management
• Managing organizational transformation
• Change management