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Week Three: Creativity for Innovative Decision Making

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Objectives 1.1 Examine the powers of mental models/mind sets, the forces that influence them, and the potential limits they impose on the decision making process.

1.2 Identify the four steps to changing mental models/mind sets.

1.3 Analyze the mental models/mind sets that guide your decision making in the work place.

1.4 Compare and contrast the four styles of creative intelligence and their influence on organizational decision making. 9/26/11

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Readings Read the Introduction and the Preface of The Power of Impossible Thinking.

Read Ch. 1 & 2 of The Power of Impossible Thinking.

Read Ch. 1 of Creative Intelligence.

Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. 9/26/11

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Participation Participate in class discussion. 9/26/11

Individual

Organizational Impact Paper Select at least three different types of organizations.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you evaluate the impact of innovation on your selected organizations.

Discuss the impact on strategy, process, product, or services within each type of organization.

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Learning Team

Strategy, Process, Product, and Services Paper Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper based on the organization your team selected for your Benefits and Drivers Proposal.

Evaluate the impact of innovation and creativity on the organizational strategy, processes, products, and services of your selected organization.

Identify at least two to three unique innovation considerations for your selected organization.

Explain why you feel these considerations apply to this organization.

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