Leading Others

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In a rapidly evolving global economy, leaders must not only respond to change but anticipate and shape it. This course, grounded in global’s tradition of academic excellence and critical inquiry, equips participants with the intellectual tools to think deeply, act creatively, and lead innovatively. Through a blend of lectures, discussions, and experiential learning, attendees will gain the capacity to tackle complex challenges with clarity and confidence.

Objectives

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

•  Apply advanced critical thinking frameworks to solve strategic business problems.
•  Utilize creative methodologies to foster innovation within teams and organizations.
•  Integrate interdisciplinary approaches for comprehensive problem-solving.
•  Cultivate a leadership style that encourages inquiry, adaptability, and innovation.
•  Develop sustainable strategies for leading organizational change and transformation.

who should attend

This course is designed for:

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  Senior leaders, executives, and managers seeking to refine their strategic decision-making capabilities.
•  Entrepreneurs and business owners aiming to embed innovation into their organizational DNA.
•  Mid-career professionals in strategy, operations, R&D, and marketing roles looking to enhance their creative leadership skills.
• Consultants and advisors who guide businesses through complex problem-solving and innovation processes.

Course Outline

Day 1: The Foundations of Critical Thinking

• Introduction to critical thinking: Definitions and historical context (drawing from classical and modern thought).
• Identifying cognitive biases and logical fallacies in decision-making.
• Analytical reasoning techniques: Deductive vs. inductive thinking.
• Case Study: Dissecting a major business failure through a critical lens.
• Workshop: Practical exercises in identifying assumptions and constructing sound arguments.

Day 2: Unlocking Creativity in Leadership

• The psychology of creativity: Understanding how the brain innovates.
• Divergent vs. convergent thinking: Balancing creativity and practicality.
• Creative problem-solving techniques (e.g., Six Thinking Hats, SCAMPER, mind mapping).
• Seminar: Lessons from creative leaders across industries.
• Group Activity: Brainstorming solutions for a real-world business challenge using creative frameworks.

Day 3: Innovation as a Strategic Imperative

• Innovation models: Disruptive, incremental, and open innovation (with references to Clayton Christensen’s The Innovator’s Dilemma).
• The role of organizational culture in fostering or stifling innovation.
• Case Study: Analyzing companies that have successfully scaled innovation (e.g., Google, Apple, Tesla).
• Workshop: Developing an innovation roadmap for participants’ own organizations.

Day 4: Design Thinking and User-Centric Leadership

• Introduction to design thinking: Empathy, ideation, prototyping, and testing.
• The intersection of design thinking and leadership in problem-solving.
• Practical tools: Empathy maps, journey mapping, and rapid prototyping.
• Simulation Exercise: Applying design thinking to solve a complex business problem.
• Reflection: How user-centric thinking can transform organizational strategy.

Day 5: Leading Change and Building a Culture of Innovation

• Change management theories: Lewin’s Change Model, Kotter’s 8-Step Process.
• Overcoming resistance to innovation: Psychological and structural barriers.
• Measuring innovation performance: Metrics and KPIs.
• Capstone Project: Develop and present an innovation strategy tailored to participants’ organizations.
• Peer Review: Collaborative feedback and final reflections.