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SIEN5001 Foundation in
Strategy, Innovation and
Management
Workshop 1 Week 2:
Introduction to managing,
strategising and innovating
Tutor:
tutor.name@sydney.edu.au
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I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Australia
and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and
culture. I am currently on the land of the Gadigal people of the
Eora Nation and pay my respects to their Elders, past, present
and emerging.
I further acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the country on
which you are on and pay respects to their Elders, past, present
and future.
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Name card/plate
The tutor will provide all materials needed (cardboard and permanent marker)
1. Fold the cardboard, ensuring the widest space to write on
2. On one side, using the permanent marker, write your preferred name in
CAPITALS/UPPERCASE (i.e. DONNA)
3. On the other side, using the permanent marker, write your first name (only first
letter in capitals then the other letters in lowercase) then write your last name in
CAPITALS (i.e. Donna DENYER)
➢ The tutor will collect these name cards at the end of each class and bring
them to the next class
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Today’s agenda
• Introduction (10 mins)
• Icebreaker (15 mins)
• How this course will run (10 mins)
• Week 2: Managerial Mindsets (35 mins)
• Preview of Week 3: Responsible management (5 mins)
• Questions (5 mins)
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Icebreaker
➢ In groups of 5 or 6 students introduce yourselves:
➢ Who are you?
➢ Where are you from?
➢ What have you previously worked as or studied?
➢ What are two of your best strengths as a person?
➢ Name two objects you can’t live without?
Each group gives quick summary to rest of class
10 minutes – task
5 minutes - summary
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… AND WHAT IS EXPECTED!!
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*Example streams
Leadership in Organisations
Organisational Analysis and
Behaviour
International Business*
Business Negotiation
Management Consulting
Strategy, Innovation and
Entrepreneurship*
Advanced International
Business Strategy
International Business
Alliances
Strategy and Emerging
Markets
Work and Organisational
Studies*
Foundation in Strategy, Innovation and Management
Social Entrepreneurship
Innovation Management
Managing Sustainability
Strategy, Innovation and Management Capstone
SIEN5001: Foundation in Strategy, Innovation and Management
Online
Canvas
module (self-
paced)
Assessment
How will we do this?
Pre-work
Workshops
and post-
work
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– Curiosity is welcome – please ask questions!
– Get involved – participation is good (and gets you marks!)
– It’s okay to be unsure or to make a mistake in this workshop
– Please be on time – let me know if this might be tricky for you
– Be prepared for class – work through the weekly online module and do the main
reading at a minimum
Seminar etiquette
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Subject structure: Weekly Topics and Assessments
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Assessments
Aspen Medical Case
Study Report
Worth: 30%
Individual/Group: Individual
Due: 23:59, Monday 8th
April (Week 7)
Length: 2000 words
Innovation
framework
Worth: 35%
Individual/Group: Group
and individual
Due: 23:59, Thursday, 9th
May (Week 11)
Length: 1500 word report
PLUS recorded video
presentation.
5% of your mark based on
peer evaluation
Critical reflection
Worth: 25%
Individual/Group:
Individual
Due: 23:59 Thursday 6th
June (Exam period)
Length: 1500 words
Participation
Worth: 10%
Individual/Group: Individual
Due: continuous assessment
• Unit of Study Outline – on the Canvas site (left hand side menu)
• Due dates
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Study skills ….
The Learning Hub (Academic Language and Learning)
https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/learning-hub-academic-language.html
Provides support with:
‒ writing
‒ critical thinking
‒ research skills
‒ group work
‒ exam preparation
‒ time management
‒ oral presentations.
Through:
• handouts/booklets
• workshops
• individual consultations
• Student Communications and
Needs Analysis (SCANA)
• Learning Hub Canvas site
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Writing…
And section 808.02… at USYD Fisher Library
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Business School reading and listening…
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Know the Policies
• It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the University Policies regarding:
• Academic Integrity
• Enrolment and course planning
• Exams and assessments
• Special considerations
• Learning facilities
• Timetables
• Please visit: https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/browse.html?category=your-studies
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USYD Wellbeing Services
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Managerial Mindsets
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Exercise 1: Managerial Mindsets
Reflecting on the 5 managerial mindsets and assessing which ones you are
strong in and where you need development.
• In pairs – share your reflection with your pair
• Which mindset do you prefer?
• Which mindsets do you struggle more with, and how could you improve?
• Thinking about your dominant mindset - move to the mindset stations
(around the room). Repeat for mindset to be improved.
– HOT TIP! Link to final assessment: you’ll develop insights you can include in your final critical reflection assignment.
5 mins
5 mins
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Exercise 2 : Managerial Mindsets
– Watch this video: : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo-0oVPPJtM
– In your groups discuss which mindsets you can identify at play as the CFA
responds to the tragic loss of life in their organization.
– Share ideas from each group with the class 7 mins – discussion
8 mins – sharing with class
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Mindsets overlap and inform each other
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Module 3 – Managing Responsibly
• Understand that responsible management is a strategic issue and learn to manage
responsibly from the level of the individual and organisation.
• Appreciate that responsible management is underpinned by values and explore our
own values.
• Compare corporate social responsibility with the concept of shared value.
• Think about the role of long-term thinking in business sustainability.
• Reading: Porter and Kramer, 2007; Rio Tinto articles
• Reflection: The role of government in the Rio Tinto case
• Preparation: Visit IKEA's website and think about how their approach to CSR aligns
(or doesn’t) with Porter's idea of shared value. Bring your ideas to the workshop.
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ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT TODAY’S WORKSHOP?
Also ….
– For course questions:
– donna.denyer@sydney.edu.au
– For seminar/presentation questions:
– tutor.name@sydney.edu.au
Have a great week!
Questions?