ABSTRACT
This chapter presents a valuable link between multiple disciplines by presenting artistic processes and approaches to innovation leadership, allowing those from other fields to glean insights that may otherwise be difficult to observe, absorb, and implement. It shows that Diavolo's creative process and approach to leading innovation can be adopted and implemented by organizations in any industry. Jacques Heim's passion for his work and his ability to empower others to help achieve and shape his vision illustrates how innovation leadership principles can profoundly impact an arts organization and the many people within its sphere of influence. Jacques' approach to innovation leadership helps Diavolo to limit these risks. The people who comprise Diavolo's dance team bring a variety of abilities, experience, and training to the company. The dancers of Diavolo are required to have nerves of steel because they manipulate the structure while rehearsing, starting scenes from the beginning over and over again.
