This course will focus on creativity and innovation in management and their impact on increasing competitive advantage of organisations. The course will also explore the complexity of the creative process at the individual, group and organisational level, as well as discuss the competencies of a 'creative manager'.

7 x 1 hour lectures followed by 7 x 1 hour seminars

2 x 2 tutorials

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1. Written assignment, including essay; Individual; 1700 words; 100%; ILOs 1-4.

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Video; Individual; 5 minutes; 100%; ILOs 1-4.

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An infographic with an associated pre-recorded presentation; Individual; 3 minutes; 100%; ILOs 1-4.

This course will focus on creativity and innovation in management and their impact on increasing competitive advantage of organisations. With the shift away from creativity as a characteristic of an individual, to the focus on the social and organisational context for creativity, issues such as organisational culture and work climate have become more prominent in the study of management. The course will explore the complexity of these issues with a view to defining the characteristics of a creative organisation and creative management. The students will also be encouraged to examine the characteristics of a 'creative manager', his/her competencies, and leadership styles.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Critically reflect on the role of creativity, innovation, learning and knowledge in increasing competitive advantage of organisations.

2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the complexities of the creative process at individual, group and organisational level.

3. Appraise the impact of learning and development and organisational culture on creativity and innovation in organisations.

4. Critically underline and reflect on new insights into the innovation management process that are informed by developments in research within the discipline of innovation.