ILRHR 8310 - Leading for Creativity and Innovation

Fall. 0.5 credits. Letter grades only.

Enrollment limited to: students enrolled in the Executive Master of Human Resource Management. Offered online only.

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One of the challenges organizations face today is how to innovate. Innovation has become the modus operandi of organizational life. Every organization needs to innovate quickly to stay competitive. But, what does “innovation” really mean? In simple terms, innovation is the practical application of creative ideas to drive organizational results: innovation results in something useful that benefits the organization. This course clears away common misconceptions about the mystery surrounding this popular buzzword and identifies how individuals can harness creative energy to drive innovative results. Students will identify strategies for encouraging divergent thinking and examine methods of fostering a culture of innovation.