The British Academy for Training and Development presents the Innovation and Change Leadership course, designed to equip leaders and managers with the skills to drive innovation, manage organizational change, and inspire teams to embrace transformation. Participants will gain practical tools and frameworks to foster a culture of creativity, lead change initiatives, and achieve sustainable competitive advantage in dynamic business environments.

The program emphasizes a balanced combination of theory and hands-on practice, allowing participants to directly experience solving real-world challenges and apply change and innovation strategies to their own projects and organizations. The course also includes group discussions, interactive exercises, and case studies from global organizations that have successfully adopted innovation and change management, enabling participants to gain insights into best practices and adapt them to their own work environments.

Target Audience:

• Senior managers and executives responsible for strategic initiatives.

• Team leaders and project managers involved in organizational transformation.

• Innovation managers and R&D leaders.

• Professionals involved in organizational development and change management.

• Consultants advising organizations on innovation and transformation.

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

• Understand the principles of innovation and change leadership.

• Develop strategies for leading transformational initiatives.

• Foster a culture of creativity and innovation within teams.

• Apply change management frameworks to organizational projects.

• Enhance decision-making in dynamic and uncertain environments.

• Build resilience and adaptability to sustain change initiatives.

• Utilize tools to evaluate and measure innovation impact.

Introduction to Innovation and Change Leadership

• Definition and importance of innovation in modern organizations.

• Understanding change leadership vs. traditional management.

• Characteristics of successful change leaders.

Driving a Culture of Innovation

• Encouraging creativity and idea generation within teams.

• Removing barriers to innovation.

• Case studies of innovative organizations.

Change Management Fundamentals

• Overview of change management theories (Kotter, ADKAR).

• Planning and implementing change initiatives.

• Stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.

Leading Transformational Change

• Motivating and inspiring teams during change.

• Overcoming resistance to change.

• Developing a vision and roadmap for transformation.

Strategic Thinking and Innovation Frameworks

• Tools for creative problem-solving and decision-making.

• Scenario planning and anticipating future trends.

• Aligning innovation with organizational strategy.

Measuring Innovation and Change Impact

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for innovation initiatives.

• Evaluating ROI and impact of change programs.

• Lessons from successful and failed change initiatives.

Emotional Intelligence and Leadership in Change

• Leading with empathy and emotional awareness.

• Building trust and collaboration during transitions.

• Influencing without authority.

Practical Applications and Case Studies

• Real-world examples of innovation-driven organizations.

• Interactive workshops and group exercises on leading change.

• Simulations for applying change and innovation strategies.