Design Thinking Essentials: Unlocking Innovation

A Two-Day Intensive Course for Creative Problem Solvers

Day 1:
Session 1: Introduction to Design Thinking

Definition and history of design thinking
The five stages of the design thinking process (Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test)
Overview of the design thinking mindset and principles

Session 2: Empathy and User-Centered Design

Understanding the importance of empathy in design thinking
Techniques for conducting user research and gathering insights
Creating user personas and empathy maps
Developing user-centered design solutions

Session 3: Ideation Techniques

Techniques for generating creative ideas through brainstorming and divergent thinking
Idea selection and prioritization
Creating mind maps and other ideation tools
Rapid prototyping and iteration

Session 4: Prototyping and Testing

Rapid prototyping techniques and tools
Methods for testing and gathering feedback on prototypes
Iterating and refining prototypes based on feedback

Day 2:
Session 1: Designing for Impact

Applying design thinking to real-world problems
Developing creative solutions that meet user needs and solve real problems
Addressing challenges and constraints in the design process

Session 2: Collaborative Problem-Solving

Building effective teams for design thinking projects
Techniques for effective collaboration and communication
Facilitating group brainstorming and decision-making

Session 3: Design Thinking for Business

Applying design thinking to create value and drive innovation in the workplace
Understanding the business case for design thinking
Communicating design thinking to stakeholders

Session 4: Scaling Design Thinking

Integrating design thinking into organizational culture and processes
Techniques for scaling design thinking across departments and teams
Measuring the impact of design thinking initiatives

RM1600/Pax

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