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Disruptive Technology and Leadership
Unlock the secrets of leadership in disruptive times to embrace change and foster innovationPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 5 lessons.
Advanced Provider : Renee Desir 5 Lessons · 15m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
In Disruptive Technology and Leadership, we will discuss best practices for embracing disruptive innovation. You’ll discover how to manage and integrate disruptive technologies by addressing the importance of balancing innovation with risk management. You’ll also learn about leadership qualities and skills needed during times of disruption so that you can guide your organization through transitions.
Disruptive innovation is not simply a technological shift; it encompasses a profound transformation in culture, structure, and organizational mindset. This course delves into the core of this transformation, exploring the cultural and organizational changes necessary to embrace disruptive innovation fully. Shifting values, practices, and approaches are key elements, and strategies for managing resistance to change and fostering a culture of innovation are thoroughly examined. As it relates to cultural and organizational changes, the course emphasizes the need for a risk-taking culture, where experimentation and learning from failures are encouraged. Open communication channels, diversity, and inclusion are crucial components, fostering an environment where a wide range of voices can contribute to innovation. The adoption of agile workflows and a customer-centric focus further propels organizations toward disruptive opportunities.
What You'll Learn
- Embrace disruptive innovation by applying best practices for integrating disruptive technologies
- Manage resistance to change and foster a culture of innovation
- Balance innovation with risk management when adopting disruptive technologies
- Recognize the leadership qualities and skills needed to guide an organization through disruption
- Lead organizational and cultural change that supports experimentation and learning from failures
Key Takeaways
- Disruptive innovation is not simply a technological shift but a profound transformation in culture, structure, and organizational mindset.
- Embracing disruptive innovation requires shifting values, practices, and approaches while managing resistance to change.
- A risk-taking culture that encourages experimentation and learning from failures is essential to embracing disruption.
- Open communication, diversity, and inclusion foster an environment where a wide range of voices can contribute to innovation.
- Adopting agile workflows and a customer-centric focus helps propel organizations toward disruptive opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn best practices for embracing disruptive innovation, how to manage and integrate disruptive technologies while balancing innovation with risk management, and the leadership qualities and skills needed to guide your organization through transitions.
What topics does the course cover?
The course covers embracing disruptive innovation, strategies for managing resistance to change, integrating disruptive technologies, and the leadership qualities needed during times of disruption, along with the cultural and organizational changes that support innovation.
What skills does this course help develop?
It helps develop skills in Agile Unified Process, Change Management, and Innovation Management.
How is the course structured?
The course includes the lessons Introduction, Embracing Disruption, Managing Disruptive Technologies, Leading Through Disruption, and a Test Your Knowledge assessment.
Who is this course for?
It is intended for those who want to guide their organization through disruption, including managing and integrating disruptive technologies and leading cultural and organizational change toward a culture of innovation.
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Professional Development Credits (PDCs): 0.5
KnowledgeCity is approved by SHRM as a Recertification General Provider to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs). By taking the courses approved by SHRM, KnowledgeCity can award SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
