IRI Workshop: Managing Innovative People and Promoting a Culture of Innovation

The course will focus on the pragmatics of managing innovative people and building innovative organizations. It does not focus on technical management but rather on the range of skills a researcher or technical staff member needs to be both successful and fulfilled. These include: building relationships; addressing the common challenges of managing independent and creative staff; hiring for success in the organizational context; engaging people with widely varying motivations; approaches to mentoring; and helping people to manage their career paths.

The course will feature practical illustrations based on the real-world experiences of the instructors, both of whom have managed large organizations over decades.  It will include hands-on break-out sessions that will give participants confidence in applying the concepts. Upon completion, participants will have identified techniques that can help them increase the effectiveness of their management style.  

Who should take this workshop?

The course is designed for those in innovation functions or within businesses who have responsibility for managing people.  It is useful for both new managers and for those interested in expanding their repertoire of practices.  This course covers a broad range of business issues and can be viewed as a springboard to the participant’s professional advancement. 

Registration Fees:

IRI Members: $395
Non Members: $495 

Each IRI member company has two complimentary passes that can be applied to this event. You can find the complimentary pass code for your company here

Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel at least 48 hours before a scheduled class. This gives us the opportunity to fill the class. However, if you do not cancel prior to the 48 hours, you will lose the payment for the class.

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