James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

BU2001 - The Future of Work: Seminar Series

Subject Description

Digital disruption has transformed the workplace. This disruption together with the COVID pandemic has created a pivotal moment for the business sector. This subject will identify the key trends in the market today and discuss the workplace response to the challenges of the disruption. Through a series of seminars students will be challenged by the future of work and the changing face of business. Students will learn design thinking and apply creative and innovative solutions to a problem which will culminate in a design sprint.

Learning Outcomes

• apply design thinking processes to creative business solutions
• demonstrate innovative problem solving techniques and pitch alternative scenarios
• work collaboratively in groups to strategize the way forward in a disruptive business environment

Subject Assessment

• Written > Project report - (35%) - Group & Individual
• Written > Proposal - (15%) - Individual
• Project brief and Pitch: including interview outcomes and recommendations. Presented in design thinking terms: empathize, define, ideate and prototype - (50%) - Group & Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Design Sprint - Full day mandatory attendance. New problem presented. Working in groups the issue will be framed in design thinking terms: empathize, define, ideate & prototype. Submission of Design Sprint reflection is required to pass this subject.

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