Available in 2024
Course code

MNGT2004

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

Innovation does not happen without people. Within and outside organisations, individuals are critical agents who can either help or hinder the management of innovation and, ultimately, determine whether it succeeds or fails. This course will progress students from understanding the various models and processes of innovation to understanding how to manage that process, particularly how to identify, navigate and manage the people-based complexities of implementing innovation. The course will examine a range of topical and critical aspects relating to the people management components of the innovation process, including: social networks; power and politics; interpersonal skills, influencing, selling and persuading; fostering creativity and innovation at individual, team and organisational levels; diffusing innovation; and the 'dark side' of innovation. Overall, this course will equip students with the 'soft skills' needed by any organisation looking to innovate.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Identify and analyse the critical role of people at multiple stages of the innovation process using relevant theoretical frameworks

2. Analyse and evaluate different strategies for (but not exhaustive to): engaging individuals and teams in the innovation process; developing an organisational culture and climate conducive to innovation; positively managing issues of power and politics in organisations to foster innovation; utilising social networks to develop and implement innovation; identifying critical agents that support (or potentially hinder) innovation; influencing, selling and persuading others to adopt ideas; and diffusing innovation through organisational systems

3. Apply relevant theories, frameworks and strategies to case studies and other real-world settings involving the management of innovation in the workplace

4. Demonstrate their own capabilities and behaviours to become effective and ethical participants in, and leaders of, innovation in organisations

5. Work independently and collaboratively on assessments while reflecting on individual and group behaviours relating to innovative activity


Content

The topics in this course include the following:

  1. Managing social networks to develop and promote innovation
  2. Understanding and navigating organisational power and politics
  3. Strengthening interpersonal communication skills for influencing, selling and persuading
  4. Managing individuals, teams and an organisation's culture and climate for innovation
  5. Understanding the roles of organisational structure and physical space in innovation
  6.   Innovation implementation and diffusion
  7.   The ‘dark side’ of innovation

Assumed knowledge

MNGT1002 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation


Assessment items

Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Group Case Study Report

Journal: Reflective Portfolio/Journal

Formal Examination: Final Examination


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Integrated Learning Session-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.

Course outline