Advanced Leadership for Innovation
Lead with Foresight, Drive Transformation
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.
9 weeks
3 hours per week
100% Online
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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.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Through the following 9 chapters you will master the fundamental topics essential to the domain of Advanced Leadership for Innovation.
COURSE TOPICS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
WHY LONDON SCHOOL OF INNOVATION ?
Specialist: 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-Powered Teaching
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.
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.
Real Skills: Beyond Theory
Our courses go beyond theory and emphasise practical applications. Students are guided to apply knowledge and skills in realistic scenarios, providing them with knowhow directly applicable to their careers.
Our state-of-the-art and AI-powered teaching technology provides instant feedback on practical assignments, which is subsequently supported by expert human review and feedback.
This approach brings the best of real-time and asynchronous learning to foster a smooth and motivating learning flow, leading to development of essential skills and memorable educational experiences.
Flexible Learning
Flexible education is in LSI's DNA. Our online learning caters to each student's pace and style. Attend live sessions in-person or remotely, or learn independently anytime, anywhere, using a laptop or smartphone.
Our technology supports multiple formats, presenting content as text, images, video, and audio, so you can choose what works best for you.
Additionally, collaborative learning is enhanced by AI-augmented discussion forums, combining human and artificial intelligence. This integrated platform offers the best of both worlds for a seamless learning experience.
Professional Networking
LSI fosters tomorrow's industry leaders. Your peers will be invaluable connections to have, not only for direct support and professional growth but also 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, through our exclusive networking events.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Showcase Your Skills
Upon successfully completing this course, your digital certificate will be issued for adding to your CV and LinkedIn profile.
As a registered UK Higher Education Provider regulated by the OfS (Office for Students), LSI certificates will be internationally recognised and respected by employers worldwide.
Your certificate will come with a unique URL for verification, making it a credible and authentic proof of your learning and achievement.
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