Course Objective: You will create and maintain a business environment that capitalizes on the innovation and creativity of your team members.
Target Student: Managers new to their role who want to inspire and capitalize on innovations within their team and workplace.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.
Hardware Requirements
If you wish to use the overheads provided on the interactive CD-ROM, you will need to set up a computer for yourself. If time
allows and you wish to use the business simulations provided on the CD-ROM in the classroom, you will need to set up a computer
for each student participating in the class.
A Pentium® III with 500 MHz (or better), or Macintosh® Intel-based or PowerPC G4 (or better) processor.
At least 512 MB of RAM.
A monitor capable of 1024 x 768 screen resolution and 32-bit color display.
Software Requirements
Each computer requires the following software:
Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP (Professional or Home Edition), Windows 2000, or Apple® Mac OS® X 10.4 (or higher).
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7 (or higher), Mozilla® Firefox® 2 (or higher), or Apple® Safari® 2 (or higher), with pop-up
blocking turned off.
Adobe® Flash® Player 8 (current version recommended).
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
be an innovator within your team and workplace.
generate ideas using innovative practices.
put innovative ideas into practice.
manage innovation and innovators within your workplace.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Being an Innovator
Topic 1A: Identify Creativity
Topic 1B: Attain an Innovative Mindset
Topic 1C: Evaluate the Issue from Multiple Perspectives
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