BMGT30350 The Human Side of Innovation

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module explores innovation with a particular focus on the humans involved in the process. Humans are complex in their thinking and expression which can lead at times to expected and unexpected complications when searching for solutions to problems. The Design thinking process will be used as a means to frame the exploration of innovation in combination with experiential learning, active experimentation and reflections to capture learning and development.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will be expected to be able to:
(a) Apply the Design thinking process framework to find innovative solutions to problems guided by users,
(b) Understand the impact of the human factor on innovation processes, and
(c) Reflect on their own behaviour and experience with a focus on growth and competence building.

Personal development is also an important outcome of this module:
The class sessions and assessment components will encourage students to develop and practice a range of skills which are not just relevant for this module but other modules and the work place.

Indicative Module Content:

Active exploration and application of innovation framed by the Design Thinking process in a group project.
Engagement in preparation and and follow up tasks to allow for direct experience of concepts related to the human experience in innovation, e.g. creativity, fear of failure as block to creativity.
Reflective practice on experiences to capture insights, learning and development.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

101
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
My teaching and learning approach is experiential in nature, inspired by Kolb’s (1984) learning cycle of concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualisation, and active experimentation. I aim to engage students as much as possible in discussion through activities which embody specific conceptual content and give a direct experience, a reflection on that experience in reference to its conceptual foundations and based on that an application in work/real life settings. My focus is not on disseminating information but exploring the embodiment of such as knowledge that individuals act upon in the real world, influenced by the complexities of the setting and the history of its players.
Students will interact in the classroom and virtual sessions, complete individual preparation/follow up tasks and also a Design Thinking group task in addition to learning reflections throughout the trimester. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Students must have online access to complete course work.

Learning Recommendations:

Ability to use UCD library online resources
Proficiency in use of in text citation and bibliographies
Proficiency in professional written and oral presentations


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
BMGT30240 - Knowledge Management and Innov


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Preparation for, contribution and follow up to sessions Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

30
Continuous Assessment: Structured learning reflection Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

30
Group Project: Design Thinking Project Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

40

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive class/group level feedback on first submissions of recurring components like continuous contributions, learning reflection or follow on group components within 2 weeks after the submission deadline. In addition, individual feedback in the form of provisional grades/completion record will be posted on Brightspace within twenty working days of a submission deadline. Supplementary individual feedback will be given upon written request (sent per email via Brightspace). Students will also provide formative feedback to their peers after the completion of a project elements.