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Creating and Leading a Culture of Innovation

Cultivate a Leading Edge Organization

Professor Tom KuzmarskiGreat leaders must constantly improve the way they relate to and interact with their people. There is an unmet need for well-trained leaders to unleash the innovative spirit and embrace a culture that innovates. From new markets to mature markets and across every industry, innovation plays a critical role in an organization’s success.
 
In this program, you will be challenged to take an introspective look at your own leadership style, values, and impact - and how to create an innovation mindset and culture. Many companies focus on streamlining and cost-cutting to achieve short-term earnings growth. Winning managers, though, are always seeking new ways to create value by launching new products and services, entering new markets, or rethinking established processes.


Growth and Innovation Week

You may combine this program with Driving Organic Growth  to participate in the Growth and Innovation Week. When taken consecutively, these programs are offered at a discount. Combining the programs provides leaders with tools to harness the power of innovation to grow their organization.

Upcoming Sessions (Fee includes lodging and most meals)
Session Date Cost
September 18-20, 2013 $4,600 Apply
March 16-19, 2014 $5,200 Apply
September 28 - October 1, 2014 $5,200 Apply

Program Materials

This intensive seminar is designed for managers and senior executives who wish to improve their leadership, particularly in the context of initiating and driving innovation strategies in their organizations. Participants who will benefit include C-level executives, division presidents, vice presidents, directors and senior executives who wish to challenge the traditional methods of thinking and innovating.  Managers looking for "how-to's" and process tools will benefit from our Managing New Products and Services program.
In this program, you will learn to:
  1. Create your own innovative leadership plan
  2. Lead in the creation of an innovative culture within your organization and motivate your employees to do the same
  3. Discern the needs and resources of your employees and help address problems in innovative ways
  4. Learn tools and techniques for effectively leading innovators
Creating an Innovative Culture and Energizing Teams

  1. Discover key examples of leadership styles and people that encourage innovation
  2. Find out how to get management commitment to create an innovative culture
  3. Learn when, how and why to reward risk and failure as well as success

Discovering the Leader within You

  1. Define your current values framework and leadership approach
  2. Develop your leadership profile and uncover your hidden challenges
  3. Create your personal leadership vision statement and plan

Service Organizations -  Leading From Behind

  1. Develop a people-oriented culture
  2. Inspire the front line
  3. Create the ultimate customer experience

Servant Leadership

  1. Define your own leadership style
  2. Evaluate the benefits of shared leadership
  3. How to empower and motivate others

Values Based Leadership

  1. Identify your personal leadership values, strengths and weaknesses
  2. Discover the six new values for effective leaders
  3. Learn seven steps to rejuvenate your workplace

Innovating Technology Leadership

  1. Learn how to make smart investments in new technology innovation
  2. Activate an innovation leadership strategy that goes beyond high-tech and R&D

Leading Innovation in the 21st Century

  1. Create a high-impact culture that will accelerate growth
  2. Develop innovation leadership for diverse and global human capital
Thomas D. Kuczmarski - Academic Director; Lecturer of Executive Programs; Academic Director for CRTI Executive Programs

Sally Blount - Dean, Kellogg School of Management; Michael L. Nemmers Professor of Management & Organizations

Diane Dahl - Owner and President, Hartell Group Inc.

Robert Dewar - Associate Professor of Management & Organizations

Susan Smith Kuczmarski - Leadership Expert and Social Scientist

J. Keith Murnighan - Harold H. Hines Jr. Professor of Risk Management

What Past Participants Say

  • "A compact, but incredibly valuable course in one of the most challenging issues for organizations today. I would highly recommend this course."
    - SVP, Strategic Marketing & Business Development, Lonely Planet
  • "A must for all companies looking to grow."
    - Manager, Strategic Development, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • "In just over one day, the Kellogg team have shown us how to value people, process and planning to deliver value to our customers and shareholders."
    - Division Manager, Casting Technology, Alcoa Technical Center
  • "If you want thought-provoking ideas on innovation, Kellogg is the place to come."
    - Deputy General Manager, State Bank of India
  • "Excellent program! I came away brimming with ideas on how we can develop a culture of innovation at my organization."
    - VP of Growth Services, LA DOTD Federal Credit Union
  • "Kellogg, as usual, continues to exceed expectations. This program provides guidance for developing innovation within an organization as well as a "check up" assessment for companies that have started the process."
    - President & COO, Gold Eagle
  • "Attending this program provided me with two opportunities: it validated that I was thinking in the right direction about the concept of innovation and its importance, and it allowed me to work with my peers (who attended with me) to develop a game plan during our two hour trip home."
    - Director, Enterprise Internet Services, State Farm
  • "With a renewed commitment to innovation, this course has provided me with the necessary tools and inspiration to create a new "normal" in the organizations where I have an impact."
    - Corporate Affairs Director, Home Box Office
  • "If you want sales and profit growth, don't miss this one day program."
    - CEO, Gold Eagle

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