Whether and to what extent you must already have qualified management experience for a course in Innovative Leadership is defined in the respective admission requirements of the provider. This may vary depending on how the course is designed and who it is aimed at (beginners, experienced, professionals).

We therefore recommend that you contact the provider of your choice directly, as they will be able to provide you with binding information.

In the context of innovative leadership, there is often talk of "innovators", i.e. innovative, creative maverick leaders. However, it is much more of a collaborative affair. Several people with different skills, expertise and abilities are usually involved in the process from the initial idea to development and implementation.

Generally speaking, leaders in Innovative Leadership are creative visionaries. They have lots of big ideas. But most importantly, they have the ability to motivate people to implement them.

The following points characterize Innovative Leaders:

• Strong imagination
• Strong communication skills
• Having the courage to end projects if they don't work
• Specialist knowledge on the relevant topic
• Promoting creativity
• Open to feedback
• An eye for detail and for the big picture, etc.

Innovative leadership, like other new leadership styles such as New Leadership or Leadership 4.0, aims to create an innovation-promoting and creative working environment by providing freedom. This goal is about much more than "just" setting them up, but about how such open spaces are designed so that they are perceived and lived accordingly.

Innovation is one of the most important aspects of a corporate strategy - it not only ensures the survival of the company, but also improves its positioning in relation to the competition.

Managers with the skills and competencies to promote and strengthen the value of innovation in their day-to-day work are in demand. According to Innovative Leadership, they maintain an open and constructive relationship with their employees, where feedback and suggestions are welcomed.

Who an Innovative Leadership training course is aimed at depends on the structure of the training program and can vary from provider to provider. Depending on this, training courses are offered for beginners without much prior knowledge or specific professional experience in innovative leadership. Training courses for advanced learners or professionals generally require an appropriate level of prior education and, above all, qualified professional experience.

It is best to contact the provider of your choice directly and find out about the target group and admission requirements.

In contrast to the traditional management style based on the top-down principle, the world of work is still in its infancy with new management styles such as innovative leadership. There are only limited opportunities to learn the required and necessary skills from leaders of the past - the current labor market and work culture are changing too quickly.

Innovative leadership training not only addresses current theories, topics and trends, but also exchanges experiences and teaches the relevant skills and abilities.