Day 1:
Foundations of Leadership and Creativity
Defining leadership vs. management: Key distinctions and overlaps.
Exploring the neuroscience of creativity and its implications for leadership.
Understanding the role of vision and purpose in inspiring teams.
Case study analysis: Lessons from innovative leaders like Steve Jobs.
Day 2:
Emotional Intelligence and Team Dynamics
Principles of emotional intelligence: Self-awareness, empathy, and regulation.
Analyzing team dynamics using Tuckman’s model (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing).
Techniques for building trust and psychological safety within teams.
Interactive workshop: Role-playing scenarios to practice empathetic communication.
Day 3:
Creative Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Introduction to design thinking: Empathy mapping and prototyping.
Brainstorming methodologies: SCAMPER, Six Thinking Hats, and Mind Mapping.
Evaluating risks and opportunities in decision-making processes.
Group activity: Solving a simulated organizational challenge using creative tools.
Day 4:
Diversity, Inclusion, and Innovation
The business case for diversity and inclusion in leadership.
Strategies for promoting equity and belonging in the workplace.
Leveraging diverse perspectives to drive innovation.
Panel discussion: Insights from industry leaders on inclusive leadership practices.
Day 5:
Action Planning and Implementation
Developing a personalized leadership action plan.
Tools for measuring the impact of creative initiatives on organizational goals.
Overcoming resistance to change: Applying Kotter’s 8-Step Model.
Final presentations: Sharing action plans and receiving peer feedback.
