Creativity and Innovation Management

This course explores the principles and processes behind creativity and innovation in organisational settings. Students will learn how to generate creative ideas and then explore how these may be translated into innovative solutions. The course covers various creativity techniques, the innovation process, and the role of leadership in fostering a culture of innovation.

The class will comprise lectures, in class exercises, directed and independent reading, and group-based practical workshops as well as field trips to explore creativity and innovation in practice, in the Scottish context.