B215

BSBA-FM 4A

Characteristics,
Importance, and
Challenges of an
Innovative Leader
By Alim, Altobar, Angac,
Bentulan, & Concha
Overview
A. Introduction

B. Characteristics
1. Visionary Thinking 9. Recognition and Rewarding of Innovation

2. Support for Innovation 10. Adaptability

3. Intellectual Stimulation 11. Emotional Intelligence

4. Autonomy Support 12. Persistence

5. Resource Provision 13. Learning Orientation

6. Risk-Taking Propensity 14. Empowerment

7. Open Communication 15. Strategic Thinking

8. Collaboration Facilitation
C. Importance of Innovative Leadership In Today's Dynamic World

D. Challenges Faced by Innovative Leaders

 Objectives in this presentation are the
following:
01 02 03

Unveiling the Understangding the Presenting the

characteristics of an importance of challenges faced by

innovative leader innovative leadership innovative leaders

in todays dynamic
world
Introduction

What is innovative
Style of leadership where innovation and creativity applied in managing
leadership?
people aor work. Leading with the focus on generating and
implementing new ideas to achieve better solution
What are the
CHARACTERISTICS of
an innovative leader?
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN INNOVATIVE LEADER
1. Visionary Thinking 9. Recognition and Rewarding of Innovation

2. Support for Innovation 10. Adaptability

3. Intellectual Stimulation 11. Emotional Intelligence

4. Autonomy Support 12. Persistence

5. Resource Provision 13. Learning Orientation

6. Risk-Taking Propensity 14. Empowerment

7. Open Communication
15. Strategic Thinking
8. Collaboration Facilitation
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VISIONARY THINKING
Question the “usual way” of doing things and
encourage its members to imagine scenarious
that stretch the bounderies of the imaginable.
Karl Benz
German mechanical engineer
Designed and built the first motorcar
whose internal combustion engine was
powered by gasoline.
Benz Patent-Motorwagen in 1885
"Mercedes Benz"
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SUPPORT FOR
INNOVATION
Creating an environment where
innovation is fostered.

• Encouraging generating and sharing

new idea
• Provide resources and support
• Giving recognition and reward
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INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION

Fostering an environment where creativity

and critical thinking is not only encourage
but required. It revolves around challenging
existing assumptions, supporting
risk-taking, and focusing on individual
development.
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AUTONOMY SUPPORT
The act of providing a person with the freedom to
make choices and act independently.

Key aspects of autonomy support:

1. Providing meaningful choices

2. Explaining rationales
3. Acknowledging feelings
4. Using non-controlling language
 5 RESOURCE PROVISION
The act of actively identifying, allocating, and managing various resources (e.g.
personnel, budget, technology, time, etc.) to ensure their team has everything necessary
to effectively achieve their goals and objectives; essentially, providing the tools and
support needed to succeed.

Key aspects of resource provision:

• Understanding needs
• Strategic allocation
• Prioritization
• Pransparency and communication
• Flexibility and adaptability
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RISK-TAKING PROPENSITY
Risk-taking propensity refers to an individual's general tendency or
inclination to engage in behaviors that involve potential risks, essentially
indicating how willing someone is to take chances with uncertain outcomes,
often weighing potential gains against potential losses.

Important considerations regarding risk-taking propensity:

• Calculated risks

• Context matters

• Risk management
 OPEN
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COMMUNICATION
When people can openly express their thoughts and ideas to one another. In a
business setting, an organization can implement open communication by
encouraging all employees to express their feedback and thoughts.

Importance:
1. It can promote inclusion
2. It can strengthen team bonds
3. It enhance trust
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COLLABORATION FACILITATION
A skill that enables groups to work together effectively, creatively, and
inclusively.

Facilitation - is the act of engaging participants in creating, discovering, and

applying learning insights.

Great leaders (like great facilitators) enable others to speak up, ensure diverse
perspectives are considered, and create an environment where everyone feels
they belong. They know they can't achieve success alone.

Facilitation: A Skill Every Leader Should Have

9 RECOGNITION AND REWARDING OF
INNOVATION
Innovation means bringing new things into existence, usually to solve a problem. In business, it means
inventing and creating new ideas and products, or taking existing ideas and forming them into
something better.
Importance: Shows your appreciation and respect for your employees' efforts and achievements, which
boosts their motivation and satisfaction.

• How can you recognize innovation?

Recognizing innovation can take many forms, depending on the nature, scope, and impact of the ideas
or solutions.

• How can you reward innovation?

They can either appeal to the internal motivations (intrinsic rewards) or external motivations
10 ADAPTABILITY
Adaptability is the capacity to modify one's
approach, behavior, or mindset to effectively
respond to changes.

Key Aspects of Adaptability:

1. Cognitive Flexibility
2. Emotional Resilience
3. Learning Agility
4. Problem-Solving Ability
11 EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Salovey and Mayer (1990) first defined EI as "the ability to
monitor one's own and others' emotions, to discriminate among
them, and to use this information to guide one's thinking and
actions." Later, Goleman (1995) popularized the concept,
emphasizing its role in leadership, teamwork, and success.

Key Components of Emotional Intelligence (Goleman, 1998):

1. Self-Awareness
2. Self-Regulation
3. Motivation
4. Empathy
5. Social Skills
12 PERSISTENCE
Persistence is defined as "continuing firmly or
obstinately in a course of action despite difficulty
or opposition" (Oxford English Dictionary, 2021).

Key Aspects of Persistence:

1. Resilience to Failure
2. Long-Term Commitment
3. Intrinsic Motivation
4. Growth Mindset
5. Self-Discipline
13 LEARNING ORIENTATION
A learning orientation is a mindset that emphasizes the
importance of continuous learning and improvement.

GOAL OBJECTIVES
• Encourage employees to take risks
To create a culture of
and experiment with new ideas.
learning, encourage
• Provide opportunities for training
experimentation, and
and development.
foster a growth mindset.
• Foster a culture of feedback and

continuous improvement.
14 EMPOWERMENT
Empowerment is the process of giving employees the autonomy and
authority to make decisions and take action.

GOAL OBJECTIVES
• Give employees the freedom to
To increase employee
make decisions and take action.
engagement, motivation,
• Provide the necessary resources
and productivity.
and support.

• Encourage employees to take

ownership of their work.

15 STRATEGIC THINKING
Strategic thinking is the ability to think critically and creatively about
the organization's future.

GOAL OBJECTIVES
• Develop a deep understanding of the
To develop a clear and organization's strengths, weaknesses,
compelling vision for the
opportunities, and threats.
organization.
• Identify key trends and drivers that will

shape the organization's future.

• Develop a clear and compelling vision for

the organization.
But in todays world, why Innovative
leadership is important?
 The importance of an innovative leadership

Constant Change Deep Engagement

The world is continuously evolving, Innovative leadership involves engaging
necessitating innovation as a means to keep with employees at a deeper level to
pace with changing demands. encourage innovative thinking.

Value Addition Objective Focus

Innovation is not just about new Successful leaders guide teams towards objectives
inventions but adding value to an without rigidly defining those objectives, allowing
organization. for creative freedom.

Fostering Skills Core Driver

Leaders should nurture the unique skill sets Innovation is essential for growth, performance,
within their teams to create an environment and valuation, and recognizing its importance is
conducive to creativity and innovation. critical for success.
CHALLENGES faced
by innovative leaders
Challenges Faces By Innovative Leaders

People who are inherently resistant to change.

Fear of failure.

Lack of resources.

Different Leadership Styles.

 Conclusions

Characteristics of an innovative leaders are relevant aspects of leadership

because they define how an innovative leader thinks and acts. These traits help
leaders drive change and solve problems effectively.
Innovative leadership in today's world guide and help leaders to adapt, grow, and
stay competitive in a fast-changing world. Leaders who innovate find new
opportunities and solutions. And there are several challenges that leaders in
innovation must overcome.
Thank you!
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