Creativity in the Workplace - Mount Royal College

1. Innovative Project for ‘Creativity in the Workplace’
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Group Objective: The purpose of our innovative project is to improve
study areas and the quality of resources for the students at Mount Royal
College.
Andrea Newcommon
Kelli Alysha Green
Teagan Leong
Trevor Laduke
Vedrianne Sentira

2. Our group “The Fab Five” have designed a plan to present our innovative
project to the Mount Royal Faculty.
We chose to use the theme of ‘Pirates’ to propose our innovative project. “The Fab Five” are on the look
out for their treasure; the “perfect” study area.
Here is the important information we have included :
• Group Resume (This is to help sell our credibility and the qualities we bring
to this innovative project)
• SWOT Analysis
• Plan
• Implementation
• Cost Benefit(s)
• Conclusion

3. The Fab 5
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Calgary, Alberta T3E 6K6
403-FAB-FIVE / fabfive@mtroyal.ca
Objective: To improve the student working and studying conditions at Mount Royal College
Group Members: Andrea Newcommon, Kelli Alysha Green, Teagan Leong, Trevor Laduke, Vedrianne Sentira
(Cumulative time at Mount Royal: 5 years)
Skills: Organizational Skills, Punctual, Independent, Communication Skills, Determination, Time Management, Honesty
Education: Five High School Diplomas
Post Secondary Education: Event Planning and Promotions Management Diploma
Professional Experience:
Office Assistant for International Education - Medicine Hat College, Medicine Hat, AB
Marketing Coordinator - CKMH Rock 105.3, Medicine Hat, AB
Marketing Manager and Media Coordinator - Live Nation Canada formerly House of Blues Concerts Canada, Vancouver, BC
Office Assistant - Insignia (Oil and Gas company), Calgary, AB
Photographer Assistant – Calgary, AB
Golf Supervisor - Douglasdale Driving Range, Calgary, AB
Shipping and Receiving at warehouses including Forklifts Driving
Professional Affiliations:
Athletic competitions in Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Field hockey, Ringette and Inline Hockey
Volunteering as a back up singer in Bethany Indonesian Church ABA Alberta
Bow Hunter Association
Professional Awards or Certificates:
Award of Excellence in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement Grade 12 Honours
MVP Girls Soccer Team 2008 (Rundle College)
Most Impressive efforts 2007 at Rundle College Calgary Babe Ruth Baseball, Gold Glove Award for Center Field

4. SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Lots of open space
- START Labs and learning center(s) are available for student use
- Some facilities are open 24/7 including the Wykam House building which allows students to come in at
anytime and use the Free Wireless Internet Connection
Weaknesses
- Not enough computers for students to use in the Library and designated labs
- Wireless Signal is not available in many quot;Hot Spotquot; areas, even in many classrooms (for example, the quot;Bquot;
Wing)
- Classes seem to end around the same time leaving less opportunity for many to access labs, computers,
food court and study areas
Opportunities
- New Library being built which will mean more computers for student use
- Newer equipment and classrooms for students to voice their opinions and suggestions for the
development of the new library
Threats
- Classes seem to end around the same time leaving less opportunity for many to access labs, computers,
the food court and many study areas
- Office space for faculty taking open study spaces
- With the Mount Royal name possibly changing, there will be more students applying to Mount Royal
College. This in turn creates less opportunity and more of a competitive environment for current Mount
Royal students.
- Students are not always aware of the study areas and help areas such as the START labs.

5. Plan
1. Determine the Issue
a. So much wasted space in the designated “study areas” (See Figure 1)
b. Usually only one or two electrical outlets available per space (See Figure 2)
c. There are long line ups to use the computers in the designated “study areas” (See Figure 3)
2. Determine a Solution
a. Determine future growth at Mount Royal and what students want need for proper study space
b. Develop cost and benefit analysis for supporting the objective
c. Arrange meeting with faculty at Mount Royal College to discuss
c. Execute!
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

6. Implementation
• Arrange a meeting with the appropriate faculty to discuss the students
needs for a proper study area.
• Present objective, plan, implementation, cost, and benefit(s).
• Discuss making more seating, tables, plug-ins, overall quiet study areas
that help students to stay more focused.
• This would benefit students if we had more study areas as student be
more likely to stay at Mount Royal to complete homework and
assignments rather than going home and missed classes.
• Posters and brochures that can help advertise the new created study
areas and the designated areas. For example: new study area available
for students in the new EB building.

7. Cost and Benefit
Item Cost Benefit
• Cost per table (with 6-8 chairs per table):
Tables and Chairs Having more tables and chairs in the study
350 areas will allow more students to work in an
area at the same time, students will spend
Total cost will later be determined. more time studying at school rather than
going home.
Reliable Internet in all classrooms and study Improve current Server Infrastructure A better wireless connection would be
areas beneficial to students and faculty at Mount
Royal, it would allow people to get their work
done faster and more efficiently.
• Estimated cost for an electrician per hour:
Electrical Plugs More electrical plugs would also allow more
$150/hour students to work in an area at the same time,
it would allow students to bring their laptops
Total cost will later be determined. to school and would be able to charge them
when needed.
• Cost per computer: ‘Dell Optiplex 360
Computers More computers would allow more computer
Desktop’ - $426 per Comp. + $169.99 17” courses to take place. Also, students would
Monitor have better access to the computers.
Total cost will later determined.
Overall Improved Study Area Priceless A better study area would be greatly
beneficial to students as they would be able
to study at the school rather than going home
and staying home (skipping class). Students
will be spending more time at the college
which will allow for all of the college’s
resources to be used effectively and
efficiently. Through this the reputation of the
college would be improved.

8. Conclusion
• Our innovative project will be very successful and effective. Should be done
since the transition process of going from a college to a university.
• This will make students life much easier and will reduce their stress levels.
• Peoples will improve their work ethics as they will have a better working
environment.
• A higher public image will be raised due to having more students at the school.
• The implementation of these social areas will increase students social lives.