TAE10 Participant Workbook
Participant Workbook
BSBINN801 Lead innovative thinking and
practice
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Table of Contents
Welcome
Introduction.................................................................................................. XXXXXXXXXX1
Knowledge Bank..................................................................................... XXXXXXXXXX2
Sections in this workbook...................................................................... XXXXXXXXXX2
Using this workbook................................................................................ XXXXXXXXXX3
Recommended resources...................................................................... XXXXXXXXXX4
Assessment for this unit......................................................................... XXXXXXXXXX6
Research and reflective practice
Topic 1: Developing Innovative Environments.......................................... XXXXXXXXXX9
The VET context for innovation............................................................ XXXXXXXXXX10
Innovation: definitions and myths....................................................... XXXXXXXXXX11
Conditions that encourage innovation................................................ XXXXXXXXXX13
Strategies that encourage innovative capability................................ XXXXXXXXXX17
Drivers and enablers of innovative thinking and practice................ XXXXXXXXXX23
Topic 2: Leading Innovative Environments............................................. XXXXXXXXXX27
Leadership styles for innovative working environments................... XXXXXXXXXX27
Skills and capabilities for innovative thinking and practice.............. XXXXXXXXXX33
Legislation, policy and risk considerations......................................... XXXXXXXXXX34
Topic 3: Creating a Culture of Innovation............................................... XXXXXXXXXX37
Organisational culture.......................................................................... XXXXXXXXXX38
Organisational strategies to support and encourage innovative responses
to issues................................................................................................ XXXXXXXXXX39
Topic 4: Maintaining an Innovative Environment.....