A new idea is first mocked, then opposed, then seen as obvious: yours deserves to be championed all the way.
You may have an idea on your mind that you hesitate to share, for fear of skepticism, ironic comments, or polite silence. This module shows you how to develop it (in writing, with AI, and through a small-scale test), then champion it with allies without getting discouraged. Change no longer comes only from the top: it starts with the people who speak up.
~20 min at your own paceKey skill: Innovation and ExperimentationAvailable in FR + ENNo prerequisites
What you’ll take away
- the question that separates hunches to set aside from ideas to champion
- a three-step method to develop an idea, from writing to the first test
- the keys to withstanding skepticism and winning over your first allies
Who it’s for
Team members and managers who are championing an idea to improve how their team or organization works.
Learning objectives
- Recognize the three stages a new idea goes through (mockery, opposition, and acceptance as obvious) and select the ideas worth championing.
- Develop an idea in three steps: put it in writing, challenge it with AI, and test it with a few volunteers.
- Champion your idea over time: persevere in the face of skepticism, distinguish real weaknesses from resistance on principle, and gather allies.
- Create, as a manager, a climate of psychological safety where team members dare to put forward their own ideas.
How does this module work?
The steps of the Adaptive module.
- Self-assessmentOn nine dimensions, to gauge current habits and guide the practice.
- Expert videoA ~10 min video with three pauses for reflection.
- Practice scenariosThe first two scenarios chosen from the self-assessment, then sixteen more, optional. Every answer gets feedback: what it leads to, and one way to improve.
- Dated commitmentOne action to try, written by the learner or chosen from the suggestions.
- Memo to downloadKey takeaways, questions, commitment, personal notes, and checklists.
Duration: ~20 min. Excluding bonus practice scenarios and optional in-depth content.
