Date of Award

2013

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL)

Department

Leadership

First Advisor

Velma Lashbrook

Second Advisor

Norma Noonan

Abstract

In an increasingly change-driven world, leaders are called upon to evolve their mindsets and skill-sets to reflect and serve the demands for innovation that characterize the 2Ist century. In this research, I examined the leadership strategies that foster innovation and creativity as a stimulus for sustained competitive advantage in organizations. Creativity without innovation in an organization is a wasted effort. However, without creative ideas there is nothing to promote, feed and develop the innovation process. I focus on three critical questions: What type of organizational climate fosters innovation and creativity? What is leadership's role in fostering innovation and creativity? What leadership and organizational strategies are emerging? The aim of this research is to determine the main factors that foster innovation and creativity in an organization and synthesize the key leadership qualities that are required in the new environment.

Identifier

SC 11.MAL.2013.Carlson.PD

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