Innovation and Leadership Magic! Improve YOURSELF, Elevate YOUR TEAM, Innovate YOUR BUSINESS

CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP - THE DISNEY WAY!

Dan Cockerell

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Lee Kitchen

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SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN
  • Innovation Execution
  • Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Design Thinking

Course Description

What happens when you combine an experienced Disney Operations Executive with a seasoned Disney Innovation Catalyst? You get an amazing virtual workshop that dives deep into the principles of creativity and leadership that have made Disney the powerhouse entertainment company it is today. Join these two former Disney gurus as they expound on some of the many tools, mindsets, behaviors, and strategies used during their tenure and find out how you can apply these same principles within your company. This masterclass style session teaches skills that will help foster better business acumen within your teams by showcasing better ways to cultivate relationships, encourage collaboration, and create bigger and better ideas. Let’s make magic!

Skills the Audience Will Gain from Attending This Course

  • Structures, Tools, Tips, Tricks and Behaviors to help inspire new work habits for both Leadership and Creativity
  • Ways to identify blind spots, weaknesses and barriers to creativity and leadership, then turn them around to be enablers
  • Simple methods for how to BE BETTER and GET BETTER at leadership and creativity in your personal and professional lives

What You Will Learn

Those attending learn valuable skills, tools, and strategies in four key sections, including:

  • EQ-Emotional Quotient - this section focuses mostly on the ‘self’, the things needed in everyday life to ensure participants are ready, willing, and able to be the best version of themselves they can be. Best individual, best collaborator, best leader
  • CQ-Creativity Quotient - this section focuses on mindsets and behaviors that help participants make creativity a habit in their work and personal lives and not an ‘epiphany’
  • AQ-Business Acumen Quotient - this section focuses on mindset, tools and behaviors that encourage participants to increase their business acumen by amplifying their strengths and the strengths of their teams, working together as a whole
  • InQ-Innovation Quotient - this section is about taking the first three sections - using tools, behaviors, and mindsets - to evoke culture change, drive results, foster leadership, encourage change and INNOVATE your business!

Why is this Course Unique?

This course is unique as it is the first time both subjects of Leadership and Creativity have been taught by seasoned practitioners of the Walt Disney Company. This course showcases the importance of each subject and how they both complement each other, and lead to better business success using the tools and strategies Lee and Dan will cover.

Who Should Attend? 

Anyone in the business environment that wants to up their leadership and creativity skills, business acumen and drive meaningful and innovative change within their organization

What Is Included? 

Those participating in the Innovation and Leadership Magic live-virtual workshop will receive a digital copy of Dan Cockerell’s book “How’s the Culture in Your Kingdom?” as well as a quick guide to the design thinking process used in the course

Duration:

1 Day

Time Segments:

2 * Three Hour Sessions

Pre-Course Reading:

None Required

Certificate:

PDF Certificate to add to your LinkedIn profile

Prerequisite:

None

Delivery:

Completely online

Accessible:

On computers, tablets and smartphones

Conduct group trainings for this course in your company.

IN-COMPANY TRAINING

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In-House In-Person or Virtual Team Training

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Want Bespoke One-2-One Coaching

Are you interested in completed bespoke tailored training for yourself.

Would Like to Speak To The Instructors

Do you specific technical questions you want to ensure the course covers

Course Leaders

Dan Cockerell, Former VP of Operations, Walt Disney World.

Dan Cockerell started his Disney career as a participant of the Walt Disney World college program, and worked his way up to Vice President, Magic Kingdom, leading a team of 12,000 cast members, who entertain millions of guests every year. Dan puts great value on spending time in the operation and frequently assisted cast members and interacted with guests in the park. He believes that building relationships is critical for leadership success, and his approachability in the workplace is a testament to his people-first philosophy. Dan has a passion for developing people through coaching, inspirational and insightful keynotes. Dan has just authored his high anticipated book  “How’s the Culture in Your Kingdom”. 

Lee Kitchen, Former Innovation Catalyst for Disney Parks, Experiences & Products.

Lee is a 5-star Innovation Catalyst, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader, Culture Change Agent, Design Thinking Trainer, and overall MAGICAL DUDE! Lee brings a wealth of experience as a Certified Master Facilitator and long-term innovation agent During his 32 years at The Walt Disney Company, he helped create some of their most impactful marketing campaigns, memorable guest experiences and operational efficiencies Now he offers his magic and wisdom in a mix of virtual and in person training, interactive workshops, facilitated idea sessions and inspiring keynotes around the world!

Dates & Prices

This course will take place over a Zoom Meeting and you will receive a unique link and access details shortly after registering. 
 
The course will take place over one day, with each day comprising of 2 * three hour sessions from 9.00am to 12.00pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Specific time zones will vary based on dates, see below. 

Virtual Instructor-Led

September 29, 2020
Time Zone
EDT - North America East Coast Time
9.00am to 12.00pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Register before September 6
and save up to $664. Full Price: $1659
$995

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Virtual Instructor-Led

January 12, 2021
Time Zone
PST - North America West Coast Time
9.00am to 12.00pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Register before December 21
and save up to $664. Full Price: $1659
$995

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Virtual Instructor-Led

April 13, 2021
Time Zone
EDT - North America East Coast Time
9.00am to 12.00pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Register before March 22
and save up to $664. Full Price: $1659
$995

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Virtual Instructor-Led

July 13, 2021
Time Zone
PST - North America West Coast Time
9.00am to 12.00pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Register before June 21
and save up to $664. Full Price: $1659
$995

Enquire Book Now

Virtual Instructor-Led

October 12, 2021
Time Zone
EDT - North America East Coast Time
9.00am to 12.00pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Register before September 20
and save up to $664. Full Price: $1659
$995

Enquire Book Now

In-House In-Person or Virtual Team Training

Are you interested in having your team trained by our expert instructors. 

Want Bespoke One-2-One Coaching

Are you interested in completed bespoke tailored training for yourself.

Would Like to Speak To The Instructors

Do you specific technical questions you want to ensure the course covers

Book Giveaway

Those participating in the"Innovation & Leadership" live-virtual masterclass will receive a digital copy of Dan Cockerell's book “How's the Culture in Your Kingdom?”

Book Synopsis

How's the Culture in Your Kingdom explains how to lead oneself and their team/organization by using relevant stories and practical examples from Dan Cockerell’s 26 year Disney leadership journey.

How's the Culture in Your Kingdom?. Within its pages, Dan explains how to lead oneself and how to lead their team and organization by using relevant stories and practical examples from his 26-year Disney leadership journey. How's the Culture in Your Kingdom helps prepare leaders to lead their team by teaching them how to:

  • Surround themselves with the right people
  • Build trusting relationships 
  • Set clear expectations 
  • And provide regular feedback, positive and critical

Guidelines for Participation

Those registering for the Innovation and Leadership Live-Virtual Workshop will need adhere to the following guidelines:

  1. Dress Casual - Casual and comfortable "work from home" clothes recommended; we will be doing some actual physical activity during this workshop; participants should be ready to get up and move at any time.
  2. Materials - We'll be using a variety of simple capture methods during this workshop, be sure to have about 10 blank 8 1/2 x 11 (letter size) pieces of paper, as well as one or two Sharpie-style markers to write with. This is in addition to your normal note/doodle pad.
  3. Plan to Login Early - We're going to try to keep this to the time allocated each day, be logged in to the designated Zoom link and ready right at the start time, which means starting the process about 10 minutes earlier then the meeting time.
  4. Video Call-in is a MUST - We want to see those faces, so for the success of this workshop, please only participate if you are willing to turn the video portion on. This workshop is ACTIVE vs PASSIVE. Here are a few tips to help the Zoom Video conference experience better for everyone participating:
    1. Update your Zoom Desktop App to the latest version by clicking your name/profile pic on the top right corner of the Zoom desktop app, then clicking "Check for Updates". Once complete be sure to test both your audio and video again to ensure everything is working properly.
    2. Camera and Lighting - if possible, select a place in your home or office where you have plenty of front lighting and less backlighting. This helps us see everyone's faces better and is closer to that 'in-person' feel.
    3. Computer Location - if you have the option, try to use a desktop or laptop computer (instead of an iPad or phone.) When setting up for the call, be sure to pick a location in your home or office that has a less distracting background. Avoid windows with visible movement, high traffic areas, noisy spaces, or bright lights behind you.
    4. For multiple participants in the same location, please plan on using separate devices in separate rooms.
  5. Multitasking - Multitasking will be discouraged - similar to what we would ask an in-person group, we'll be asking everyone to refrain from multitasking (aka cooking, emailing, web searching, etc.) while we're together.
  6. Group Interaction - We'll be dividing into smaller groups often throughout the workshop to get the most out of the content. Please be ready to interact actively with your fellow participants

 

Live Virtual Classroom

Why choose a Virtual Classroom programme:

World Class Trainers

Learn from best-in-class progressive thought-leaders.

Works on all devices

Attend on whichever device works best for you.

Cost Effective

With zero travel costs our online courses delivery training at a considerably lower cost.

No Travel

Minimise down-time with time efficient learning with no need to travel!

Instructor-Led

Experience engaging live instructor-led training delivered by the industry's most progressive thought-leaders.

100% Online

Course content is totally digital, accessed online through your browser on desktop or mobile devices. 

Collaborative

Work collaboratively with your fellow students throughout your course.

Certificates
Beautiful Certificate & Badges to add to your LinkedIn and other social profiles.
 

Testimonials

"When Dan was invited to share his thoughts on management and leadership with our YPO group, we knew we would get some great, useful content stemming from Dan’s 20 plus years as a Disney Executive. We also got a great story teller in the Walt Disney tradition. Many of our members echoed the same thoughts- it is Dan’s down to earth presence, his genuine sincerity in his message and in helping the group, and his rare ability to use storytelling to bring the lessons learned to life. Our group came away with relevant, actionable content that was deeply insightful."

Michael Cimini

YPO - Daychair Connecticut River Valley

"Lee spoke at our event- AdventureELEVATE and was absolutely fantastic. Our audience got so much from his talks about creativity and innovation that we had multiple requests for him to come back. Engaging, friendly, smart, thoughtful and sincere- he's a great person to work with!"

Shannon Stowell

CEO - Adventure Travel Trade Association

"Lee was the Keynote Speaker recently at Innovative Networking with Horizon West Professionals. The energy in the room was contagious as Lee inspired guests to jump out of their comfort zones and connect with one another in a fun and memorable manner. Participants were challenged to embrace the Unknown and rethink Routine. We received an outpour of excitement and praise from participants and will ABSOLUTELY work with Lee again in the future."

Stephanie Lang

President - Horizon West Professionals Association

"Lee's energy and enthusiasm was a perfect catalyst for our hotel technology executive event. He immediately engaged the entire crowd and had them interacting with each other. It set the tone for the rest of the conference, priming the audience for three days of collaborating and building upon others' creativity."

Dorothy Creamer Shaffer

Senior Research Analyst, Hospitality & Travel Digital Transformation - IDC

"Creativity and innovation training with Lee has been a life-changing experience: the 2-day module was fun and intense at the same time and the tools I learned to use still help me in my day-to-day job after a few years."

Sonia Somenzi

Social Media Manager - chez Disneyland Paris

"When Dan was invited to share his thoughts on management and leadership with our YPO group, we knew we would get some great, useful content stemming from Dan’s 20 plus years as a Disney Executive. We also got a great story teller in the Walt Disney tradition. Many of our members echoed the same thoughts- it is Dan’s down to earth presence, his genuine sincerity in his message and in helping the group, and his rare ability to use storytelling to bring the lessons learned to life. Our group came away with relevant, actionable content that was deeply insightful."

Michael Cimini

YPO - Daychair Connecticut River Valley

"Lee spoke at our event- AdventureELEVATE and was absolutely fantastic. Our audience got so much from his talks about creativity and innovation that we had multiple requests for him to come back. Engaging, friendly, smart, thoughtful and sincere- he's a great person to work with!"

Shannon Stowell

CEO - Adventure Travel Trade Association

"Lee was the Keynote Speaker recently at Innovative Networking with Horizon West Professionals. The energy in the room was contagious as Lee inspired guests to jump out of their comfort zones and connect with one another in a fun and memorable manner. Participants were challenged to embrace the Unknown and rethink Routine. We received an outpour of excitement and praise from participants and will ABSOLUTELY work with Lee again in the future."

Stephanie Lang

President - Horizon West Professionals Association

"Lee's energy and enthusiasm was a perfect catalyst for our hotel technology executive event. He immediately engaged the entire crowd and had them interacting with each other. It set the tone for the rest of the conference, priming the audience for three days of collaborating and building upon others' creativity."

Dorothy Creamer Shaffer

Senior Research Analyst, Hospitality & Travel Digital Transformation - IDC

"Creativity and innovation training with Lee has been a life-changing experience: the 2-day module was fun and intense at the same time and the tools I learned to use still help me in my day-to-day job after a few years."

Sonia Somenzi

Social Media Manager - chez Disneyland Paris

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No background knowledge necessary, however a passion for leadership, curiosity for creativity and need for innovation is recommended to get the most from this workshop.

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Participants in this workshop will be able to immediately apply the principles, behaviors and tools they learn in both their personal and professional lives

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