Issued to
Chrissy Sarver
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Credential Verification
Issue date: August 19, 2025
ID: 70fc53bc-66ae-49f2-9d82-f376f4b095b7
Issued by
Smith College Executive Education
Since 1980, our leadership development programs have provided women leaders and their allies with the resources needed to reach their full potential and drive innovation, diversity of thought and excellence within their organizations.
Type
Program
Level
Professional
Format
Offline
Duration
5 days
Description
This badge is awarded to professionals who have successfully completed the Directing Innovation program. Earners have honed the strategic vision and leadership presence needed to drive transformational innovation, shape markets and ecosystems, and influence global-scale initiatives. Skills Learned: - Executive Presence: Inspire teams, shape organizational direction, and lead high-impact initiatives at the global level. - Global Vision: Set strategic direction, identify innovation opportunities, and apply systems thinking to create value across markets and industries. - Collaboration: Lead diverse, cross-cultural teams and navigate complex stakeholder ecosystems to achieve shared objectives. - Innovation: Drive enterprise-level innovation by assessing risk, seizing opportunities, and aligning initiatives with organizational goals. - Transformation: Build leadership pipelines, guide change initiatives, and enable transformational growth within your organization and beyond. *Disclaimer: Smith College Executive Education programs are non-degree, non-credit offerings designed for professional development and lifelong learning.*
Skills
Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Innovation Leadership
Value Creation
Change Leadership
Risk Management
Design Thinking
Agile Leadership
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Systems Thinking
Global Leadership
Earning Criteria
Participation
Attend all program sessions
Participation
Engage fully in group activities and peer learning
Participation
Apply innovation frameworks and leadership practices through interactive exercises
Participation
Demonstrate understanding via a culminating innovation plan or reflection