In today's workplace

We must develop the ability to imagine, develop, express, encourage and apply ideas in ways that are novel, unexpected or challenge existing methods and norms.

People use the Skill of Innovation to discover better ways of doing things, develop new products, and deliver services in a new way.

Innovation Skills

help employees at work and in their daily lives come up with new, unique or outside-the-box ideas or to approach something differently

A curious mindset that finds inspiration from a broad range of experiences and perspectives helps develop creativity and fosters innovation.

Employers are increasingly seeking people who can apply creativity, be innovative in their work in increasingly diverse settings, and come up with new solutions or approaches to tackling challenges.

This Masterclass is intended to

support the development of practitioners who have previously completed the core training program.

Participants will explore ideas and grow through a combination of deep discussions, video analysis and situational analysis.

During the sessions, participants will discuss

how creative thinking strategies can be applied in the workplace to facilitate effective and relevant conversations within a team, as well as take discussions and ideas back to their teams, including:

  • How can creativity and innovation be measured in the workplace?

  • How do we know when we have been successful with innovation?

  • What makes the topic of creativity and innovation important to you and your team?

  • How can you apply the ideas and strategies shared in your workplace?

  • How can creativity be developed within the workplace?

The 8 hour Masterclass

is online, interactive and includes a short quiz, reading material, personal reflection, along with small and large group activities and will enable participants to:

  • Articulate the relevance of Creativity and Innovation in the workplace

  • Share ideas on how to build creativity within the workplace

  • Explain how to measure success as it relates to innovation and creativity

  • Receive a Certificate of Completion

This Masterclass is intended to support

Skills for Success Workplace Practitioner, and Relational Skills Trainer Program Graduates

The Skills for Success model is for all Canadians who need to improve their foundational and transferable skills. The model responds to the needs of the current and future labour market.

Skills for Success Workplace Certified Practitioners are trained and recruited by Workplace Education Manitoba as part of the Workplace Connections Project, funded in part by the Government of Canada's Adult Learning, Literacy and Essentials Skills Program, supporting sustainability of the Skills for Success across sectors and across Canada.

The Skills for Success Framework

is designed to highlight the foundational and functional skills and abilities required to best serve the educational needs of learners, to support optimal learning, and to enhance organizations overall.

Instructor Dawna Atamanchuk

Our facilitator, Dawna Atamanchuk, has a passion for business and learning. She has been a Workplace Education facilitator since 2012. As a facilitator, instructional designer, mentor, and coach, Dawna creates a space where business opportunities and individual learning can connect. Dawna has the ability to conceptualize the needs of the organization and identify the learning gaps, and, then bring the right partners and tools to the table to design workplace solutions. Over the year, Dawna has worked with organizations across many industries throughout Manitoba.

As this program is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program, tuition costs for the pilot cohort are covered.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

  • When does the course start and finish?

    It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

  • How long do I have access to the Course?

    After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for 12 months - across any and all devices you own. Any files that are downloadable are yours to keep as well. NB: This material is copyrighted and passing on or sharing this course material to another party is prohibited.

  • Do I require any special software for the course?

    No. The course will be hosted on a secure membership platform so you just need to set up a registration and password for the site and you can watch the videos and download workbooks from there.

  • How do I cancel my account?

    You can log into the course dashboard and cancel your account at any time.