Program Overview

The Creative Leader Masterclass

The Creative Leader Masterclass is a short course designed to leverage creative thinking to drive innovation in business.

Overview

This course draws from empirical research and real-world case studies to teach leaders how to systematically develop creative thinking that drives measurable business results. The structured "Creativity Cascade" framework is used to help leaders identify opportunities, ask deeper questions, explore possibilities, and select winning ideas.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the critical connection between creativity and innovation, and how this relationship creates competitive advantage.
• Apply the four-step Creativity Cascade framework to identify opportunities, ask deeper questions, explore possibilities, and select winning ideas.
• Address current business challenges with fresh perspectives using a structured, repeatable approach.

Sydney Executive Plus

The Creative Leader Masterclass is delivered by Sydney Executive Plus, offering practical tools for today's leaders who want to build more adaptive, innovative organisations.

Content

The course covers the following topics:

• The innovation imperative: Why some organisations thrive while others falter.
• The Creativity Cascade: a systematic approach to developing innovative thinking.
• Practical application: how to implement the creativity cascade in your organisations to respond to real business challenges.
• Leadership strategies: Building teams that consistently generate and execute innovative ideas.

Who is This Course For?

This course is designed for current and aspiring leaders who need to build more creative teams, navigate complex challenges, and create organisational cultures that respond effectively to change.

Course Delivery Style

The course is delivered online as an interactive workshop.

Materials

All course materials are provided electronically. Before the session, you will receive an email with all the instructions you need to access the course materials and communications platforms.

Prerequisites

Understanding of business/organisational process and leadership is required.

How to Pay and Enrol

All courses must be paid in advance of commencing your course. The following payment methods are accepted:

• Mastercard
• Visa
• American Express (only available for enrolments made through the Sydney Short Courses website)
• Electronic Funds Transfer (for company invoices only)
• Journal Transfer (for University of Sydney Staff only)

What Happens After I Enrol?

Once your enrolment has been processed, you will receive the following emails:

• Enrolment confirmation: you will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed.
• Tax invoice: the payer of your enrolment will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed.
• Course reminders: you will receive emails from Sydney Executive Plus in the lead up to the course starting. These include information about the course and the schedule for online live sessions.
• Course materials: if you are enrolled in a sprint, you will get access to the online sprint hub the Monday before the sprint begins. If you are enrolled in a masterclass, all materials will be provided to you in the session.
• Live session links: you will receive reminder emails the day before and the day of each live session containing the meeting link and meeting ID. If you are enrolled in a sprint, these links are also included in the sprint calendar.