Innovation at scale doesn’t emerge from individual effort alone – it depends on the systems, structures and leadership that support it. This one-day course is designed for senior leaders who are responsible for shaping the conditions that make innovation possible across organisations.

The focus is on translating strategic ambition into the behaviours, processes and culture needed to deliver. Drawing on real-world examples and grounded theory, the course explores how to align strategy and operations in ways that foster creativity, trust and experimentation. Participants examine the design of innovation-enabling structures, the cultural signals that support or hinder learning, and the leader’s role in building coherence without stifling initiative.

You’ll engage with concepts such as organisational ambidexterity, systems leadership and diffusion of innovation – and consider how they apply in government settings. Through guided discussion and structured reflection, you’ll surface insights relevant to your own organisation and leave with clear, actionable next steps.

Because leading innovation involves shared choices, we recommend that more than one senior leader attend. This allows you to explore challenges together and build the strategic alignment needed to lead change with consistency across the system.

This is a high-impact day for those committed to enabling innovation at scale – and leading it well.