Design Thinking: Innovation Methodologies

• Basic understanding of business processes and problem-solving
• Experience working in teams and cross-functional projects

Audience

• Business professionals
• Project managers
• Innovation and strategy teams
• Product developers

Design Thinking is a human-centered, problem-solving methodology that fosters creativity, innovation, and efficiency in business processes.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to understand and apply Design Thinking methodologies to drive innovation and improve business solutions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles of Design Thinking and its role in innovation.
• Apply the five phases of Design Thinking to problem-solving.
• Utilize ideation techniques and tools to foster creativity.
• Implement Design Thinking strategies to improve processes and enhance efficiency.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Design Thinking

• What is Design Thinking?
• The importance of human-centered design
• History and evolution of Design Thinking
• Real-world applications and case studies

Phases of Design Thinking

• Empathize: Understanding user needs
• Define: Framing the problem
• Ideate: Generating creative solutions
• Prototype: Developing tangible representations
• Test: Validating solutions and iterating

Design Thinking Techniques and Tools

• User research methods (interviews, surveys, observations)
• Empathy mapping and journey mapping
• Brainstorming and mind-mapping techniques
• Prototyping tools and techniques
• Feedback loops and iteration processes

Application of Design Thinking in the Workplace

• Using Design Thinking to solve internal company challenges
• Enhancing team collaboration and creative problem-solving
• Improving processes and increasing efficiency
• Implementing Design Thinking in product and service innovation

Final Workshop and Assessment

• Group project: Applying Design Thinking to a real-world problem
• Presentation and feedback session
• Final exam to assess knowledge acquired

Summary and Next Steps