The Creative Leader Masterclass
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Overview
Drawing from empirical research and real-world case studies, you'll learn how the structured "Creativity Cascade" framework helps leaders systematically develop creative thinking that drives measurable business results.
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
Content
- 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.
Current and aspiring leaders who need to build more creative teams, navigate complex challenges, and create organisational cultures that respond effectively to change.
Online, interactive workshop.
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Materials
All course materials are provided electronically. Before the session, you will receive an email from Sydney Executive Plus with all the instructions you need to access the course materials and communications platforms.
Understanding of business/organisational process and leadership.
All courses must be paid in advance of commencing your course. We accept the following payment methods:
- 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)
Please see our Payment Options for further information.
I have enrolled in a Sydney Executive Plus course, what happens now?
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 (but don't worry, there's no pre-reading).
- 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.
If you haven’t received any emails from Sydney Executive Plus, please check your junk/spam folder and add executive.plus@sydney.edu.au to your safe senders list.
Sessions
| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 20 Nov 2025 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00) | via Zoom - Online |
Upcoming classes
Online
| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 20 Nov 2025 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00) | via Zoom - Online |
Facilitators
