Creative Thinking (19CIE40002)
General information
Type: |
OB |
Curs: |
1 |
Period: |
S semester |
ECTS Credits: |
4 ECTS |
Teaching Staff:
| Group |
Teacher |
Department |
Language |
| |
Juan Ramis Pujol |
Operaciones, Innovación y Data Sciences |
ENG |
Prerequisites
An attitude of eagerness, empathy, openness to collaborate and work hard (and have fun) for a couple of weeks!
Previous Knowledge
This course is based on a practical inductive approach. Therefore, previous knowledge is not required. Practical knowledge arises during the course, and at the end the students make a their own summary about their learning.
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
This course is essential to start developing a common language, a useful set of tools and a hands-on applied creativity process, that help the students better take advantage of the whole MIE program.
Course Learning Objectives
- Understand the links between innovation and value creation and the role creativity plays.
- Be able to design and manage innovation projects by actually following the path of a real innovation project
- Understand the dynamics of learning and knowledge management necessary for innovation projects.
- Know how to foster creative and innovative groups
- Develop communication and presentation skills.
CONTENT
1. Innovation opportunities identification |
2. Project definition |
3. Conceptual development |
4. Mock ups / Prototyping |
5. Validation |
6. Selling (elevator pitch)/ Cross-learning Presentations |
Methodology
The methodological approach is designed to foster active learning and ensure that students correctly implement their innovation projects. .
The innovation project is the basic foundation of this course. The accompanying exercises and the actual practice are essential to generate deep learning. The innovation project presentations at the end of the course are fundamental to share different experiences with each other. Active participation is required from all students.
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN
| Description |
% |
| Participation |
20 |
| Assignments |
20 |
| Final project presentations |
50 |
| Peer's evaluation |
10 |
Bibliography
- Csikszentmihalyi, M., "Creativity: Flow and the psychology of discovery and invention", Harper Perennial, 1997.
- Michalko, M., "Thinkertoys a handbook of creative-thinking techniques" Ten Speed Press, 1991.
- Pink, D. H., "A whole new mind. Why right-brainers will rule the future", The Berkley Publishing Group, 2006.
Timetable and sections
| Group |
Teacher |
Department |
| |
Juan Ramis Pujol |
Operaciones, Innovación y Data Sciences |
Timetable
