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Course explores the nature and role of creativity in organizations using theories and  methods of creative thinking linking creativity and innovation. Topics include  techniques, simulations and case studies to develop the creative process. Students will  design a "tool box" with which creativity can be managed to promote innovation and  enhance organizational effectiveness, along with individual creativity.

    Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
 1. Develop a clear understanding of what innovation is and how to apply it
 2. Apply creative style to problems and to further strengthen these abilities throughout the  course through hands-on activities
 3. Integrate idea generation processes for creative problem-solving
 4. Examine problems from different perspectives and be able generate unexpected  solutions
 5. Understand the role and structure of group processes in creativity
 6. Identify and reduce some of the barriers to creativity and innovation in the workplace

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

- Role of Creativity in Business
- The Creative Process: Individual Characteristics and Behaviors
- Leadership's role
- Idea generation
- Creative Problem-Solving- Alternative Solutions Implementation

Class activities, lecture, group projects
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.

Group and individual exercises, reading, writing

Varies by instructor.

 Project 1- Identify and discuss an ongoing or recent problem that you are facing or issue  you would like to explore in your job, organization, or personal life.
 Examples:
- Conflict with a coworker
- Your company is experiencing change and you are at a crossroads
- Creating a workable budget
- Potential career options

 Project 2- Drawing on the issues from project one, apply at least three of the creativity  methods and techniques learned in class.

 Project 3- "Out of the box project"- students will be given random items from which they  will make a list of potential products. They will select the top three product ideas to  explore further.

 Project 4- Case study-"Creative Consultant"- students will identify a problem that a  company (could be within their own company or a company of their choice). Students will  analyze current situation, utilize and document creative techniques to reach a potential  solution for the company.

Regular attendance is a requirement and will be considered in the grade determination.  Whether a student is in class or not they are responsible for all lecture content, including all supplemental materials.

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.