Module Details

Module Code: BUSS B7Z02
Full Title: Creativity, Innovation and Teamwork
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Ann Marie McHugh
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module will develop the students creative skills and provide theories and applications of innovation. They will learn the theory and learn how to apply the fundamentals of teamwork.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Interpret idea generation tools and methodology to develop creative thinking
MLO2 Explain the role of creativity and its link to entrepreneurship
MLO3 Develop basic teambuilding skills and examine the importance of teamwork in the modern day work place
MLO4 Practice basic problem solving and creative thinking techniques
MLO5 Select,develop and present an idea in teams for a potential new venture
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
The Fundamentals of Creative Thinking
Understanding creativity and its link to innovation and entrepreneurship
Idea Generation and Basic Problem Solving Toolkit
Use of various idea generation techniques to solve problems, develop new offerings and improve/adapt existing products and services.
Teamwork
Determining what makes teams effective , how teams operate in the workplace and learning how to work as part of a successful team.Students will undertake Belbin's Personality profiling.
Barriers to Creativity
Understand what inhibits creativity at an individual and organisational level
Screening Ideas for Potential Innovation
Students will screen various ideas for potential opportunities
Develop an idea in teams for potential new venture
Assessment of potential viability of idea, development of project document
Team Presentation
Students will frame their ideas for delivery in a creative 5 minute pitch
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 6 Learning Outcome 2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
A short written individual report where the student will select either Innovation or Teamwork and complete research literature on that topic and then interview an entrepreneur/owner manager of their choice to ascertain their experience of that topic in the workplace.
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will develop their business idea in groups through the means of a comprehensive business plan
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will defend their group project in a Poster conference presentation
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will develop their business idea through the means of a comprehensive business plan
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will defend their project in a Poster conference presentation
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
A short written report where the student will select either Innovation or Teamwork and complete research literature on that topic and then interview an entrepreneur/owner manager of their choice to ascertain their experience of that topic in the workplace.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Interactive lecture/workshop Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Burns, Paul. (2018), New Venture Creation, A Framework for Entrepreneurial Start-ups, 2nd. Red Globe Press, [ISBN: 9781352000504].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Turner, Natalie. (2018), Yes, You Can Innovate: Discover your innovation strengths and develop your creative potential, FT Publishing, [ISBN: ISBN-10: 1292].
  • David Smith. (2015), Exploring Innovation, 3rd. McGraw Hill Education, London, [ISBN: 9780077158392].
  • De Bono, Edward. (2016), Six Thinking Hats, Penguin Books Ltd, [ISBN: 0241257530].
  • De Bono, Edward. (2010), Think! Before It's Too Late, Ebury Publishing, [ISBN: 009192409X].
  • Sloane, Paul. (2016), Think Like An Innovator: 76 inspiring business lessons from the world's greatest thinkers and innovators, Pearson, [ISBN: ISBN-10: 1292].
  • Charles Prather. (2010), Managers Guide to fostering Innovation and creativity in teams, 1st. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 978007162797].
  • Dahlen, M.. (2009), Creativity Unlimited: Thinking Inside the Box for Business Innovation, John Wiley and Son, [ISBN: 9780470770849].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, www.edwdebono.com/.
  • Website, www.designinnovation.ie.
  • Website, www.tedtalks.com.
  • Website, www.mindtools.com.