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Assignment - Creating a Culture of Innovation and Creativity

Learning outcome 1: Determine employee and leadership qualities as related to an organizational culture of creativity and innovation.

Overview

Creativity and innovation are essential to an organization's success, and both should be infused into every aspect of a business. Companies with creative and innovative employees keep up with industry changes and have a competitive advantage. Human Resources (HR) can help to foster a workplace's culture.

For this assignment, assume the role of HR Manager. The HR Director has asked you to define the ideal qualities of the employees and leadership for cultivating a culture of creativity and innovation.

Instructions
Using the readings from weeks 1 through 3 and the Creating a Culture of Innovation and Creativity Assignment Template, answer each question listed below.

Question 1: Define corporate culture and how to create a culture of trust and integrity.
Question 2: Describe the ideal qualities of a leader who inspires a culture of creativity and innovation.
Question 3: Describe the steps a leader may take to be a contributor to a culture of creativity and innovation.
Question 4: Identify two important leadership qualities of an individual aspiring to be a leader.
Question 5: Describe barriers to fostering a culture of creativity and innovation from a leadership and employee perspective.
Question 6: Discuss ways that the leadership may coach and support employees with overcoming the barriers.

Responses to each question should be at least one and a half paragraphs. Note: A paragraph is normally 4 -6 sentences.

In-text citations for the sources used in your answer should follow Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.