Step 1: Create A Powerful Idea

Create a robust idea, worthy of you as its leader

Don't have an idea? Or know which to start with? Find the right idea to lead. Then strengthen it with the 3 Idea Rings to increase both its impact and probability of success. Learn how to easily share it with others so that they're excited too!

STEP 2: Secure People & Resources

Network and Sell Your Idea

No one can do this alone. Learn how to create a team, even without a management title. Find stakeholders willing to clear the path for you. Also learn how to ask for budget, access, and approvals outside of an established company process... and get the Yes!

STEP 3: Do It, Make It

Build without a blueprint

Making something brand new can be a messy process. So many get stuck without having a clear how-to path forward or stop when they hit too many challenges. Navigate uncertainty and bust through barriers with these proven innovation tools and practices. Transform your idea from a thought to a real thing, a thing that creates value and impact!

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome, Let's Get Started!

    • Start Here!

    • Maximize Your Learning (Brain Tips!) 🧠
  • 2

    Step 1: Create A Powerful Idea

    • 1.1 Welcome to Step 1!

    • 1.2 What Makes An Idea Powerful?

    • 1.3 Find Your Idea... Rooted In Passion

    • 1.4 Explore & List All the Passion Areas

    • 1.5 [Innovation Tool] 💡 Brainstorming Tools

    • 1.6 Pick Your Passion

    • 1.7 Celebrate!

    • 1.8 [Innovation Tool] 💡 All to One

    • 1.9 Explore & List All the Ideas

    • 1.10 Don't Dismiss Ideas Yet!

    • 1.11 [Innovation Tool] 💡 Pick Your Idea

    • 1.12 Stop & Celebrate

    • 1.13 Make Your Idea Powerful

    • 1.14 [Innovation Tool] 💡 Solution Statement

    • 1.15 (Optional) All to One Exercise to Idea 2.0

    • 1.16 Making It Work

    • 1.17 [Innovation Tool] 💡Idea Rings

    • 1.18 Idea Ring: Customer

    • 1.19 The Customer Gap

    • 1.20 Common Customer Mistakes

    • 1.21 Adjust Your Solution Statement (Customer)

    • 1.22 Idea Ring: Solution

    • 1.23 Adjust Your Solution Statement (Solution)

    • 1.24 Idea Ring: Operation

    • 1.25 Reflect on Operation

    • 1.26 Step 1: Create A Powerful Idea Summary
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    Step 2: Secure People & Resources

    • 2.1 Welcome to Step 2!

    • 2.2 Share Your Idea

    • 2.3 Who to Share Your Idea With

    • 2.4 How to Invite Someone to an Idea Conversation First

    • 2.5 [Innovation Tool] 💡 The Share Guide

    • 2.6 Sharing Process Tips

    • 2.7 What to do when you hear "We've tried that before..."

    • 2.8 What if People Don't Like My Idea?

    • 2.9 [Innovation Tool] 💡Create. Test. Adjust.

    • 2.10 [Innovation Tool] 💡 Prototype

    • 2.11 It's Time to Network!

    • 2.12 Finding Team Members

    • 2.13 Invite Team Members

    • 2.14 Stakeholders

    • 2.15 Finding Stakeholders

    • 2.16 [Innovation Tool] 💡Stakeholder Solution Statement

    • 2.17 Asking A Stakeholder for Support

    • 2.18 Map Your Stakeholders

    • 2.19 Identify Your Decision Maker(s)

    • 2.20 Prepare to Pitch - Picture It

    • 2.21 Prepare to Pitch - Process

    • 2.22 The Pitch Framework

    • 2.23 The Ask

    • 2.24 Present With Confidence

    • 2.25 What do you do if you get a No?

    • 2.26 Choices After A No

    • 2.27 Step 2: Secure People & Resources Summary
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    Step 3: Do It, Make It Real

    • 3.1 Welcome to Step 3!

    • 3.2 [Innovation Tool] 💡The Perfection Curve

    • 3.3 Keep It Simple

    • 3.4 Create A System for Consistent Action

    • 3.5 [Innovation Tool] 💡Customer Panel

    • 3.6 Your Role As Leader

    • 3.7 Ensure Execution Matches Your Vision

    • 3.8 Refine Your Vision

    • 3.9 How To Measure Progress

    • 3.10 A Team Member Isn't Following Through... What Do I Do?

    • 3.11 I Hit A Roadblock... Now What?

    • 3.12 How To Deal with People Blockers

    • 3.13 Communicating With Your Stakeholders

    • 3.14 Why Is This So Hard?
  • 5

    Wrap Up

    • Congratulations! You've made it 🎉

    • Now What?

    • Please Provide Your Feedback! (Quick Survey)

LAURA FLESSNER

Leadership Coach for Diverse Professionals

Without even realizing it, I was once limited to thinking I needed to be on the “Leadership Team” to make any real impact in my company. My goal was to get there as fast as I could. But then, 10 years into my career, I stumbled upon an idea. An idea I had a whole lot of passion behind. And through lots of trial and error over 5 years it took me to “make it real” – I learned that anyone, at any level, could lead. I don’t want anyone to have to wait 15 years or longer to lead, when they can do it now. That’s why I do what I do. I'd been in corporate innovation for over 17 years, across various roles - engineer, product design, insights & founder. I’ve worked for top Global Consumer Product Goods (CPG) and Pharma companies, such as Procter & Gamble, Pfizer & GSK. I've brought those innovation skills to diversity & inclusion programs, non-profits, and my church. I've found that innovation can be applied in just about any context, in any job role, and adds value every time. Now I coach and train to live out my purpose: to empower innovative leaders, so they can make their unique impact and make a difference.
Laura Flessner

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FAQ

  • How long will the course take me?

    Each module is packed with content to ensure you have everything you need to be successful! You can go through the content as fast or slow as you like - even repeat content (that's the best way to learn!). The course has approximately 3 hours of content.

  • Do I have to start the course at a certain date or time?

    No! You can start the courses whenever you’d like! However, if you have bonus coaching with this course, it is helpful to start before the coaching to get the most out of those sessions. That being said – if you haven’t started, you can join coaching and still learn a ton!

  • How long will I have access to this course?

    Your course comes with lifetime access to all course materials.

  • I am evaluating this for our team. How does that work?

    Please email Laura directly at [email protected] to learn more about bulk discounts.

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