Innovation: The Leadership Imperative

In today’s highly competitive marketplace, leaders must play a major role in creating an environment where creativity and innovation flourish. Learn how you can build these skills throughout your executive and leadership ranks. The presenters will cover:

  • Why innovation is a key business imperative today
  • The three types of innovation and which one produces the greatest ROI
  • CEO satisfaction levels with innovation
  • Barriers to innovation
  • Defining creativity versus innovation
  • How to help your organization become more innovative
  • Selecting and developing leaders who can drive innovation
  • The four stages of creative problem solving

Innovation: The Leadership Imperative
[Total Running Time: 13:19 | Size: 11.77 MB]
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Interviewer:
Jennifer Donahue, DDI Marketing Manager

Thought Leaders: 
Richard S. Wellins, Senior Vice President, DDI

Gerard Puccio, Ph.D., Chair and Professor at the International Center for Studies in Creativity, Buffalo State College