Micro Unit - Developing the Leaders for Innovative Organisations
This Microcredential unit focuses on the role and development of the leader, and the practice of leadership in the context of organisational creativity and innovation. You will critically examine the concept and practice of leadership, focussing on theories and practices that enhance creativity and innovation in organisational settings.
Who should attend?
For those seeking to lead innovative and creative teams and who seek to be a change-maker within their organisation.
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Microcredential - Leadership for Innovation
Gain credit for the matched unit MGT80009 Leadership for Innovation at higher education courses that this unit forms part of.
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Our Live Online delivery
Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face to face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.
Course details
- Course delivery, learning objectives and benefits.
Course structure
Topics covered in this Microcredential unit:
- Key leadership theories and practices that enhance creativity and innovation.
- Principles of accelerated leadership development.
- The life story approach to authentic leadership development.
Assessment:
- Individual assignment
Further study and pathways
Completing this Micro unit with the assessment will provide 2 Micro credits towards completing a Microcredential.
This unit is one of three Micro units that equate to MGT80005 Leadership for Innovation. Completing all three Micro units listed below will result in completing the MGT80005 unit that will provide a unit exemption towards your higher education learning.
MGTM00002 Developing the Leaders for Innovative Organisations
MGTM00003 Engaging the Followers for Creativity and Innovation
MGTM00004 Shaping the Context for Innovative Organisations
Microcredential
Course delivery
Live Online = 8 hours
Online (directed online learning) = 4 hours
Unspecified Learning Activities (Independent learning) = 28 hours
Learning objectives
Students who successfully complete this Microcredential will be able to:
- Critically analyse the relationship between leading innovative activities and the entrenched views in organisations, with clear articulation of the ideas underpinning your approaches.
- Understand the connection between leadership practices and decision-making in designing a creative organisation and culture.
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Microcredential Overview - Leadership for Innovation
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