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Leading for innovation in a time of change

Leading for innovation in a time of change

From the course: How to Innovate and Stay Relevant in Times of Change and Uncertainty

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Leading for innovation in a time of change

(upbeat music) - Leading for innovation is quite different from the usual approach to leadership. It's about getting people to challenge rather than accept. It's about asking for directions rather than giving them and it's about taking unproven actions rather than eliminating risk. If you're not completely confident and leading innovation, you're not alone. A McKinsey study found that 65% of leaders feel exactly the same way. Here's some pointers that should help you. I think it's important that leaders share a vision. It's worth watching President Kennedy's speech setting out his vision to land on the moon by the end of the decade. It was an unrealistic ask but it was visionary and it was the catalyst to NASA achieving the near impossible. If you want to inspire an organization to innovate, work hard and embrace change, this vision should come from the top or at least have the visible support from the very top of…

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