Fri, 6 Feb 2026 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Note: These sessions have a cap of 20 participants. You do not have to attend all sessions.
Description:
Session 1:
Innovation is for Everyone – You ARE the “Creative Type” (TD2699)
An inclusive, engaging introduction to innovation mindsets, with hands-on reflection and creative confidence-building. Great as a kickoff or culture reset.
Date: Februray 6, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Rose Library Room 3311
Facilitated by: Patrice Ludwig, Research & Scholarship, Interim AVP, Research & Innovation
Future Sessions
Session 2:
Ethics and Innovation – Using the JMU Mission as a Compass (TD2700)
Explores how to apply ethical reasoning to innovative efforts; includes frameworks and case-based discussions.
Date: Februray 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Location: Rose Library Room 3311
Session 3:
Design Thinking – The 5 Stages to Generating Solutions (TD2701)
Introduces human-centered problem-solving through empathy, ideation, and prototyping. Includes a live challenge activity.
Date: March 13, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Wine-Price Building - Pathways Training Room
Session 4:
Creative Confidence & Risk Taking – Overcoming the Fear of Failure (TD2702)
Reduces fear of failure and builds creative self-efficacy through storytelling, mindset exercises, and low-stakes experiments.
Date: March 27, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Wine-Price Building - Pathways Training Room
Session 5:
Innovation in Teams – Building a Collaborative Culture (TD2703)
Focuses on psychological safety, collaboration across difference, and decision-making in team-based innovation.
Date: April 10, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Lakeview Hall Room 1160
Session 6:
Storytelling for Innovation – Making the Human Element Visible (TD2704)
Teaches narrative techniques for pitching ideas, communicating change, and shaping innovation culture.
Date: April 17, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Location: Lakeview Hall Room 1160
Facilitated by: Patrice Ludwig, Research & Scholarship, Interim AVP, Research & Innovation