OL 705 - Leading Innovation

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This course will explore how innovation involves developing a consensus in multi-stakeholder groups, managing organizational change or leading the development of an innovative product or service. Innovation requires leadership that has vision, the ability to inspire and empower others, and courageously make strategic decisions. This course also addresses the consequences of various leadership styles that can thwart the innovation process. In addition, students will be encouraged to embrace failure not only as a potential barrier, but as an opportunity to leverage learning for future organizational success.