Innovative Leadership through Design Thinking Training Course
Design Thinking is an iterative, human-centred approach to problem-solving that leverages the designer's toolkit to balance user needs, technological possibilities, and business requirements. It focuses on understanding user needs, challenging assumptions, redefining problems, and developing innovative solutions that can be prototyped and tested.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level leaders and HR professionals who want to learn and apply Design Thinking methodologies to foster innovation, enhance problem-solving skills, and effectively engage teams.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Equip participants with tools and methodologies to foster innovation and team engagement.
- Develop skills in empathy mapping, ideation, and prototyping for solving complex challenges.
- Apply Design Thinking principles to leadership and HR scenarios.
- Promote a culture of innovation within tech teams.
Course Format
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Extensive exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
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
- Basic understanding of leadership and team management
Audience
- Leaders
- HR professionals
- Innovation facilitators
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training and feedback
Jochen Jung - Bachem
Course - DZM – delegating tasks and motivating employees
Promoting the interaction between people.
Jose - Universidade de Evora
Course - Leadership 101
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