Creating a Culture of Innovation and Creativity

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 [DOCX], answer each question listed below.

Define corporate culture and how to create a culture of trust and integrity.
Describe the ideal qualities of a leader who inspires a culture of creativity and innovation.
Describe the steps a leader may take to be a contributor to a culture of creativity and innovation.
Identify two important leadership qualities of an individual aspiring to be a leader.
Describe barriers to fostering a culture of creativity and innovation from a leadership and employee perspective.
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.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Determine employee and leadership qualities as related to an organizational culture of creativity and innovation