Outline

Overview

Creative ideas are the first spark of innovation. They thrive if groups can harness their diversity of skills, experiences and perspectives as a shared resource. In this unit, we learn how to lead co-creative teamwork. We take inspiration from pioneering changemakers and their new ways of working. Together, we create through hands-on experimentation, exploration, and play. We question assumptions, imagine, design, prototype, and synthesise towards an outcome. Drawing on the latest research, we discuss how to reinvent businesses as collaborative communities and how good relationships are crucial prerequisites for responding entrepreneurially to our fast-changing world. The unit is based on an experiential and self-reflective pedagogy that helps us consciously understand and change our role in co-creative settings.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	must be in the Dalyell stream
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Mattia Anesa, mattia.anesa@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Jane Strachan, jane.strachan@sydney.edu.au
	Praveena Chandra, praveena.chandra@sydney.edu.au
	Mark Freeman, mark.freeman1@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 1 September 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Written work	Personal collaboration statement written task #earlyfeedbacktask	10%	Week 03 Due date: 21 Aug 2025 at 17:00 Closing date: 30 Aug 2025	500 words	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Collaboration Lab Project Part 1 – Group storyboarding presentation Group storyboarding presentation and response to feedback	15%	Week 09 Due date: 10 Oct 2025 at 17:00	20-30 frames and 500 words	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Collaboration Lab Project Part 2 – Group Live Performance Presentation	20%	Week 12 Due date: 27 Oct 2025 at 17:00	10 minutes	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Q&A following presentation, submission or placement	Collaboration Lab Project Part 3 – Group Q&A Q and A	10%	Week 13	10 minutes	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Portfolio or journal	Reflective Portfolio: staged job interview and reflection Staged job interview and reflection on learning journey	40%	Week 13 Due date: 07 Nov 2025 at 17:00 Closing date: 10 Nov 2025	1500 equivalent and weekly reflections	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Evaluation	Collaboration Lab Project Part 4 – Peer Review Feedback fruit (individual) Feedback	5%	Week 13 Due date: 07 Nov 2025 at 17:00 Closing date: 10 Nov 2025	200 words (indicative)	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ? = early feedback task ?

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

Personal collaboration statement: Early feedback task

Collaboration Lab Project Part 1: Group storyboarding presentation

Collaboration Lab Project Part 2: Group Live Performance

Collaboration Lab Project Part 3: Group Q&A

Collaboration Lab Project Part 4: Peer Review Feedback fruit (individual)

Reflective Portfolio: staged job interview and reflection

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Standard late penalties apply

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 02	Reflexivity	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 03	Human skills for collaboration	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 04	Indigenous pedagogy	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 05	Co-design for good	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 06	Value-based communication	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 07	Navigating complexity	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 08	Storyboarding	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 09	Storyboarding presentation	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 10	Enactment	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 11	Performance recordings	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 12	Performance showcase	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 13	Q&A and leaving well	Seminar (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

This class is an interactive seminar format with strong emphasis on in class group work. Participation is required each week by students.

Business School Policy states:
“Students are expected to attend a minimum of 90 per cent of timetabled activities for a unit of study, unless granted exemption through special consideration, special arrangement, previously arranged disability adjustment or by the Associate Dean. The Associate Dean may determine that a student fails a unit of study because of inadequate attendance. Alternatively, at their discretion, they may set additional assessment items where attendance is lower than 90 per cent”

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Understand the role of relational quality, psychological safety and emotional sensitivity for successful collaboration.
LO2. Reflect on the individual differences of group members as well as your own role in collaborative processes, and explain how these differences collide or benefit productivity.
LO3. Facilitate participatory, safe, and inclusive environments from small to large group settings.
LO4. Apply collaboration practices to tackle contemporary societal challenges

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Adjusted learning activities to increase interactivity as well as engagement with industry professionals according to students' feedback.

Additional information

Business School Policies

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

Current students

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links