Advanced Leadership for Innovation

Master leadership that drives change in the digital era. This module equips you to lead with agility, manage cutting-edge teams, and foster a forward-thinking, creative environment.

Align strategic innovation with organisational goals and take charge of high-stakes innovation.

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Course Overview

In today's tech-driven world, innovation leadership requires more than just vision, it demands strategic action. This module delves into the leadership essentials required to thrive in high-tech environments. 

This module will explore a range of leadership styles tailored for innovation, from transformational to situational. You will learn to build and manage cross-functional teams, harness emerging technologies, and foster a culture supporting risk-taking and creativity. Topics include decision-making in fast-moving contexts and scaling innovation from ideation to execution.

By completing this module, you will gain advanced skills in risk management, change management, and leveraging modern collaboration tools. You will be well-prepared to lead through crises, drive digital transformations, and align your team's efforts with overarching organisational objectives.

Embark on a journey to become a catalyst for innovation, equipped with the knowledge and tools to make a significant impact.

Who is this course for?

What you will learn

Through the following 8 chapters you will master the fundamental topics essential to the domain of AI in Public Service: Opportunities, Challenges and Ethics.

Course topics

1 - Principles of Innovation
Understand the core principles of innovation and why they matter. Dive into various innovation types and theories to grasp how they can drive progress. Delve into strategic frameworks that guide innovative efforts, ensuring your approach aligns with organisational goals. Full module specification

2 - Leadership Styles
Learn about different leadership styles—adaptive, transformational, transactional, servant, situational, and strategic. Understand when to apply each style and how flexible leadership tailored to context can drive long-term success in high-tech, data-driven environments. Full module specification

3 - Fostering Creativity
Explore ways to foster a culture of creativity and experimentation within your team. Understand the importance of a supportive environment and practical methods to encourage risk-taking and innovative thinking. Full module specification

4 - Managing Innovation Teams
Learn techniques for effectively managing innovation teams, including cross-functional team-building and leveraging emerging technologies. Develop skills to align team efforts with organisational objectives and drive continuous improvement. Full module specification

5 - Navigating Change
Master change management techniques essential for leading through disruptions or crises. Study models like Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model, the ADKAR Model, and Lewin’s Change Management Model to effectively guide transformations and overcome resistance. Full module specification

6 - Risk Management
Dive deep into risk management principles, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation. Use frameworks like RBS, FMEA, and Monte Carlo simulations to navigate uncertainties and foster a culture that supports calculated risks. Full module specification

7 - Scaling Innovation
Explore the innovation life cycle from ideation to execution. Learn strategies to scale your innovation efforts effectively while balancing short-term execution with long-term strategic goals. Full module specification

8 - Collaboration Models
Understand different approaches to innovation—Open, Closed, Collaborative, and Crowdsourced. Learn how to harness both external and internal ideas and technologies, leveraging partnerships to maximise innovation outcomes. Full module specification

9 - Digital Transformation
Examine the challenges specific to technical leadership in digital technology projects. Gain skills in leading teams through complex system implementations, managing remote and distributed teams, and using modern collaboration tools to enhance productivity. Full module specification

Why LSI

At LSI, we redefine higher education to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world. Rooted in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, our approach is designed to empower individuals to thrive in an AI-driven future. From cutting-edge learning systems to a deeply supportive community, every aspect of LSI is crafted to inspire, challenge, and elevate your potential.

Specialist in
tech and innovation 

As the UK's only higher-ed institution dedicated to tech, innovation and entrepreneurship, LSI optimises your path to mastery and confidence.

While many universities try to be everything to everyone, LSI stands focused.
From curriculum design to teaching systems, faculty and culture, every fibre of our being is devoted to one goal: empowering you to be a well-rounded leader of our AI-augmented tomorrow.

AI-enhanced
learning

Our pioneering AI platform redefines education, with a virtual private tutor leading you through a personalised, hands-on learning experience.

Our proprietary tech emulates a 24/7 supportive, friendly, and emotionally intelligent virtual human, offering a multi-media experience with interactive audio-visual feedback. It offers formative assessments, critiques your work, and communicates effectively.

This unprecedented technology is at the heart of the LSI offering, creating optimal learning paths for each student, identifying skill gaps, and driving their development to perfection.

Community of
changemakers

LSI is for changemakers. Your peers will be invaluable connections for direct support, professional growth and for enriching future collaborations.

At LSI, you’ll immerse yourself in a dynamic community of ambitious and innovative minds. These connections extend beyond the classroom. They can not only inspire you but also open doors, offering a continuous source of support and opportunity throughout your career. This will not be limited to just your cohort, but our entire LSI alumni network.

Uniquely human
personal support

Instead of lectures, our pedagogy thrives on routine one-to-one sessions, because nothing can inspire quite like an authentic human connection.

Higher education is as much an emotional journey as it is an intellectual one.

LSI's frequent one-to-one sessions provide a safe space for personal growth, offering pastoral and academic support tailored to each student. They help you navigate the challenges of life, work, and academic complexities to realise your aspirations

 

Your learning journey enhanced with AI

A learning experience like no other, where cutting-edge AI transforms education into a personalised journey of discovery. At the London School of Innovation, we combine innovative technology with forward-thinking teaching to prepare you for an AI-powered future.

<strong>Virtual</strong><br>private tutor

Virtual
private tutor

Experience the future of education today with our state-of-the-art AI-based teaching technology. No, it's not just an AI chatbot. It is your virtual tutor, guiding you through a personalised journey of hands-on learning.

<strong>Virtual</strong><br>private tutor
<strong>Master</strong><br> the theory with <strong>AI</strong>

Master
the theory with AI

Experience a learning journey tailored just for you. With AI, every lesson is customised to fit your pace and needs, making your education uniquely yours.

<strong>Master</strong><br> the theory with <strong>AI</strong>
<strong>Instant  feedback</strong><br> for assignments

Instant feedback
for assignments

Benefit from real-time AI feedback on your submitted assignments while you wait for teachers' review. Our cutting-edge AI technology provides instant insights, helping you track your progress and focus on areas for improvement, ensuring continuous growth.

<strong>Instant  feedback</strong><br> for assignments
<strong>Role-Play </strong><br>with AI

Role-Play
with AI

Immerse yourself in lifelike scenarios powered by AI, with role-play exercises that put you in dynamic situations, allowing you to practice and hone your skills. Engage in realistic interactions that challenge your decision-making abilities, preparing you for real-world applications. This experiential learning approach ensures you build confidence and expertise in a safe, controlled environment.

<strong>Role-Play </strong><br>with AI

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