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Question 1.

It is important as a project manager to assist team members to adapt and perform effectively in new and changing work environments. Explain:

a. How you can assist staff to perform in these environments.

b. How you can encourage formal and informal learning opportunities for them to develop skills required for innovation.

c. How you can create opportunities for staff to learn from the experience of others.

Question 2.

Explain and provide an example of how you can model behaviour as a project manager to encourage innovation for each of the following:

a. Being receptive to ideas

b. Giving constructive advice

c. Establishing and maintaining relationships based on mutual respect and trust

d. Taking considered risks that provide opportunities for innovation

e. Support innovation and collaboration of ideas to make improvements

Question 3.

Explain three concepts and theories of innovation.

Question 4.

Explain three things you can implement to encourage creative thinking and innovative work practices.

Question 5.

Explain three challenges and barriers to innovation and then five things you can do to overcome them including:

a. rewarding and celebrating innovation

b. coaching and learning

c. modelling behaviour and managing the physical environment

Question 6.

Explain how management and leadership can be a support, as well as a hindrance to innovation. Include an example of both.