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Innovative Leadership (WI) (BUS 725)

Term: 2025-2026 Academic Year Fall

Faculty

Dr. Bennie L Felts

Contact Information 

Office Hours

  • Virtual meetings can be arranged through email for phone conferences and TEAMS meetings 

Subject: Introduction to Bennie L. Felts

Hello everyone,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to introduce myself and share a brief overview of my background and interests.

I have a Ph.D. in Business Organization and Management, specializing in Leadership, from Capella University. I also hold an MBA from Elon University and a BA in Criminal Justice from North Carolina Central University.

Some of my professional experiences include serving as an Associate Professor and the Business Program Coordinator at NCWU. Campus Director and Faculty member at Pfeiffer University’s RTP graduate campus, where I lead strategic development and taught various graduate courses. I founded Felts & Associates Consulting Group LLC, providing consultancy in organizational development, change, and leadership. I have also served as the Deputy Chief of Police in Burlington (NC)), overseeing operations, strategic planning, and HR development.

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy engaging in community activities and exploring new leadership methodologies. My favorite pastime is trout fishing in the Smoky Mountains.

I am looking forward to connecting and exploring potential opportunities to collaborate.

Best regards,
Dr. Bennie L. Felts

 

Schedule

Fri, 12:45 AM - 12:50 AM (10/6/2025 - 11/28/2025) Location: M01

Description

This course examines how leaders can motivate individuals and teams to develop creative ideas and produce innovative products or services. Students will learn about how the innovative process operates within organizations, and how leaders can facilitate it. Course topics will also include challenges and barriers to organizational innovation, and ways that leaders can help to overcome them to bring about innovative change. Examples are used to deepen understanding of course topics, and scenarios are used to encourage critical thininking, most importantly problem solving (i.e., application of course topics to solve organizational problems).