Group Intelligence, Creativity and Learning Linda Macaulay, Yin Leng Tan and Rico Chow, Manchester Business School Abstract The B.Sc. Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) is a new type of degree designed to meet the needs of major employers in the business-led IT sector. Employers identified the need for graduates who understand IT within a business context and who can work creatively within an ever-changing environment. This report presents the results of the first-year Enquiry-Based Learning (EBL) project reporting on how it assisted in meeting employer objectives of greater student creativity and participation in team work. Students used a Group Intelligence tool called Thinktank 1 which supports brainstorming, prioritisation and group decision making to assist with team productivity; and had mentoring from staff and employers to enhance engagement in and understanding of the subject of enquiry. Evaluation of the EBL project was based on the five key concepts of creativity, participation, productivity, engagement and understanding. Background The Manchester B.Sc. IT Management for Business (ITMB) degree was set up to meet the needs of business by providing graduates with both technology capability and business knowledge and understanding. Major IT employers collaborated with the e- Skills UK 2 to formulate the learning objectives for the degree and Manchester Business School designed the Manchester ITMB degree to meet those objectives. The focus of this report is the Integrative Team Project, a core component of the first year of the degree designed to meet objectives by: 1 Thinktank is the trademark of Groupsystems, see www.groupsystems.com. 2 E-Skills UK is the Sector Skills Council for IT and Telecoms www.e-skills.com. 21