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Chrissy Sarver

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Issue date: August 19, 2025

ID: 70fc53bc-66ae-49f2-9d82-f376f4b095b7

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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