Live Webinar June 8 2011 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Duration: 1 hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category C Free
Presented by American Management Association (REP 1294)
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This webinar describes “How Leaders Create Innovation That Drives Growth—And Why Others Fail”

It’s easy for leaders to make visionary statements about the importance of innovation, but the real test is whether they have the will and know-how to make it happen.

That’s because innovation goes well beyond finding the next breakthrough.

Innovation requires a distinct business model that radiates throughout an entire organization, from operations to marketing. Innovation is driven by leadership and cascades down from there.

This Webcast explores the essential factors that lead to the creation of successful innovations and the leaders who champion them.

What You Will Learn:

Using stories and specific case examples, you’ll hear about the essential framework of innovation leadership, including:

• Understanding the four types of innovation, how they are defined and fit into the structure of your organization
• The style and skills needed to successfully lead in each of the four innovation environments
• How to create and activate innovative initiatives to drive profitable, long term top-line growth.

About the Presenters:

Jane Stevenson is Vice Chairman, Board and CEO Services in Korn/Ferry International’s Atlanta office. She is an industry expert on recruiting leaders of growth and innovation and was responsible for bringing in many of the first Chief Innovation Officers and CEOs who focused on growth through innovation. She is frequently consulted by Business Week, Fortune, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal to discuss trends and issues relating to innovation and general management. She is coauthor of Breaking Away: How Great Leaders Create Innovation that Drives Sustainable Growth–and Why Others Fail.

Bilal Kaafarani is Chief Innovation Officer and Group President of R&D with Yildiz Holding. He has held global innovation executive positions as at P&G, Kraft, FritoLay, and the Coca-Cola Company. He has had the unique opportunity to work with some of the best brands in the world, and to experience the benefits and liabilities of many leadership styles and environments. In addition to his academic achievements, he holds patents for a number of breakthrough food sector technologies. He is also the coauthor of Breaking Away: How Great Leaders Create Innovation that Drives Sustainable Growth–and Why Others Fail.

While attending this program is FREE, reservations are required.

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning

Knowledge Areas: 11 – Risk

• 11.1 Plan Risk Management
• 11.2 Identify Risks
• 11.5 Plan Risk Responses

As a Category C ‘Self Directed Learning Activity’ remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder’

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