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Pedagogical learnings for management education: Developing creativity and innovation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 February 2015

Cheryl Kerr  and
Cathryn Lloyd
Cheryl Kerr
Affiliation:
Faculty of Education, Centre for Creative Learning, Queensland University of Technology, Cleveland QLD, Australia
Cathryn Lloyd
Affiliation:
Creative Industries Program, Faculty of Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology, The Gap QLD, Australia
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Abstract

This paper argues that management education needs to consider a trend in learning design which advances creative learning through an alliance with art-based pedagogical processes. A shift is required from skills training to facilitating transformational learning through experiences that expand human potential, facilitated by artistic processes.

This creative learning focus stems from a qualitative and quantitative analysis of an arts-based intervention for management development, called Management Jazz, conducted over three years at a large Australian University.

The paper reviews some of the salient literature in the field, including an ‘Artful Learning Wave Trajectory’ Model. The Model considers four stages of the learning process: capacity, artful event, increased capability, and application/action to produce product. Methodology for the field-based research analysis of the intervention outcomes is presented. Three illustrative examples of arts-based learning are provided from the Management Jazz program. Finally, research findings indicate that artful learning opportunities enhance capacity for awareness of creativity in one's self and in others, leading, through a transformative process, to enhanced leaders and managers. The authors conclude that arts-based management education can enhance creative capacity and develop managers and leaders for the 21st century business environment.

Keywords

management educationartscreativitybusinessinnovationaestheticsleadershiplearningdevelopment designhuman resource
Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Management & Organization , Volume 14 , Issue 5 , November 2008 , pp. 486 - 503
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press and Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management 2008

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