The Cluster Leadership Map
The Cluster Leadership Map is a tool to support leadership at innovation clusters of any size. From small emerging clusters to global superclusters, the Cluster Leadership Map helps leaders at all levels improve their leadership skills. Use it for personal reflection, 1:1 coaching conversations, team sessions, or leadership development programs of any size. Combines well with Supercluster Structure 2.0.
The Cluster Leadership Map
The Cluster Leadership Map is a tool to support leadership at innovation clusters of any size. From small emerging clusters to global superclusters, the Cluster Leadership Map helps leaders at all levels improve their leadership skills. Use it for personal reflection, 1:1 coaching conversations, team sessions, or leadership development programs of any size. Combines well with Supercluster Structure 2.0.
Main Outcomes
Think More Strategically
Most leaders are busy. They execute. Get stuff done. Use the Map to realign your leadership priorities and focus. Raise your leadership focus from operational and member-focused to strategic and networked.
Align the Board and Key Stakeholders
To most people, leadership in innovation clusters is a brand new experience. It takes time to develop a full understanding and even more to get the board on board. Use the Leadership Map to align expectations with your board and key stakeholders. Works very well inboard sessions, combined with the Supercluster Structure 2.0.
Develop Better Cluster Leadership
Most importantly, you as a cluster leader will improve your leadership skills. Use the map personally, with your coach or your team to discuss expectations, roles, areas of strengths, and (a few) areas of improvement. Use it over time. Grow as a cluster leader.
Snapshot: How to Use It
The Cluster Leadership Map can be used for individual reflection, 1:1 coaching, team, or even leadership development programs.
The mini-case below shows the CEO of a very member-focused innovation cluster. Typical of most cluster CEOs, she is very focused on members, she’s busy and very hands-on. But she is lacking the time, energy, support, and process for working at a higher-impact, strategic level. This would be a good 6 – 12 month development plan for her cluster leadership development.
Problem It Solves
✓ How is leadership different in clusters
✓ I am a first time leader in a cluster, what do I do
✓ How can I grow in my leadership role in the cluster
✓ How can I improve and grow as a leader
Who Is It For?
✓ Cluster CEO’s
✓ Cluster Managers
✓ Cluster Boards
✓ Economic Development Agencies
✓ National Cluster Leadership
✓ National Innovation Agencies
✓ National Innovation Centers
✓ National Startup Hubs
✓ National Transformation Projects
✓ Ministries of Trade, Innovation, Growth
✓ Political Leadership
✓ Supercluster experts
✓ Consultants
✓ Ecosystem builders
✓ Business Schools
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