Innovative Leadership through Design Thinking Training Course
Design Thinking is a human-centric, iterative problem-solving methodology that leverages a designer's toolkit to harmonize user needs, technological possibilities, and business requirements. It focuses on deeply understanding user needs, questioning existing assumptions, redefining problems, and crafting innovative solutions that can be rapidly prototyped and tested.
This live, instructor-led training (available online or onsite) is designed for leaders and HR professionals at the beginner level who aim to learn and apply Design Thinking methodologies to drive innovation, improve problem-solving skills, and effectively engage their teams.
Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Utilize tools and methodologies to stimulate innovation and boost team engagement.
- Build competencies in empathy mapping, ideation, and prototyping to address complex challenges.
- Apply Design Thinking principles to leadership and HR contexts.
- Champion a culture of innovation within technical teams.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical application.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Customization Options
- To arrange a customized training session for this course, please contact us.
Course Outline
Introduction to Design Thinking in Leadership
- Overview of Design Thinking principles
- Case studies showcasing the application of Design Thinking in leadership and HR
- The value of a collaborative and innovative mindset
Empathy & Problem Identification
- Techniques for understanding team and stakeholder needs
- Interactive session: Conducting empathy interviews and creating empathy maps
- Reframing problems from multiple perspectives for better clarity
Ideation & Solution Development
- Tools and methods for effective brainstorming
- Prototyping fundamentals: Turning ideas into tangible, testable concepts
- Generating and evaluating ideas collaboratively
Implementation & Iteration in Leadership
- Methods for testing and refining solutions using feedback loops
- Strategies for fostering a culture of continuous feedback and innovation
- Applying iterative approaches to real-world leadership challenges
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of leadership and team management.
Audience
- Leaders
- HR professionals
- Innovation facilitators
Open Training Courses require 5+ participants.
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Jochen Jung - Bachem
Course - DZM – delegating tasks and motivating employees
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Jose - Universidade de Evora
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