Unit 4.

Purpose: Mindsets and Discovery Skills Review the Innovator’s DNA framework and discuss cases to see how the mindsets, skills and practices associated with the model play out in problem solving. We will continue to discuss possible problems of practice that students may want to pursue during the course and how the process of addressing a problem will develop over time.

Objectives: By the end of the unit, students will be able to: ● Describe the connection between course learning objectives and expectations and the activities and benchmarks in the course. ● Describe the main assignment, Problem Challenge, and how they will identify and address a real-world problem as a problem-solving case in the course.

Required Readings and Viewings: Dyer, J., Gregersen, H., & Christensen, C. (2011). Innovator’s DNA: Mastering the five skills of disruptive innovators. Boston: Harvard Business School Press. Pomeroy, R. (2014, April). 10 Problems with how we think [Web log post]. Available at http://bigthink.com/experts-corner/10-problems-with-how-we-think Tasks Complete Required Readings and Viewings prior to Class Time. Prepare to engage in discussion about the assignments and expectations for the course. Attend your live class session at the scheduled time.

Videos
Kelley, D. (2012, March). How to build your creative confidence [TED2012 Design Studio session TED Talk]. Available at http://www.ted.com/talks/david_kelley_how_to_build_your_creative_confidence?langua ge=en