Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results

About the Course

Innovation doesn’t happen by accident. It emerges when teams are intentional, equipped with the right skills, and given the freedom to think creatively and work collaboratively together. Teams are the number one source of innovation in any organization, yet many get stuck. Outdated dynamics, unclear purpose, and a lack of creative process keep teams defaulting to the status quo — often without realizing how much untapped creative potential they’re leaving on the table. The good news? Creativity is a skill that can be developed. When leaders foster deliberate creativity, the results can transform an entire organization. In this engaging, research-based session, Dr. Amy Climer will show you how to build a team culture that sparks new ideas and drives meaningful innovation. Whether you’re leading a small team or an entire organization, you’ll walk away with fresh insights and practical tools you can apply immediately. Drawing on over 25 years of experience helping leaders and teams innovate — with organizations like the Mayo Clinic, FOX Sports, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the University of Wisconsin — Dr. Climer offers a practical, research-backed approach to unlocking your team’s creative potential. You’ll learn and practice: - The key behaviors and practices of high-performing, creative teams - Research-backed strategies to help your team generate and implement innovative ideas - Simple, actionable techniques to begin building deliberate creativity in your team today - How to build a team culture that sparks new ideas and drives meaningful innovation