COURSE OVERVIEW

In today's disruptive environment, innovation is critical for organizational growth. Leaders need to foster a culture of creativity to stay agile and adaptable. Companies like Apple, Google, and Lego have consistently demonstrated the power of Design Thinking to drive innovation and achieve remarkable success. Design Thinking provides a solution-focused approach to navigate complexities. It combines logic, imagination, and systemic reasoning to explore possibilities and create user-centric outcomes. 

This workshop goes beyond basic Design Thinking principles. It equips participants to become effective Design Thinking facilitators, enabling them to guide others through the process and foster a culture of innovation within their own teams and organizations, much like the successful examples set by industry leaders like Apple, Google, and Lego.

Duration: 3 days

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The Design Thinking Facilitator Workshop will enable you to:

• Master the Design Thinking process: Deepen your understanding of the 'why', 'what', and 'how' of Design Thinking.
• Facilitate effectively: Learn and apply best practices for facilitating Design Thinking workshops, including group dynamics, brainstorming techniques, and conflict resolution.
• Guide collaborative problem-solving: Develop skills to lead groups through the 5-step Design Thinking process, fostering collaboration and creative solutions.
• Build a culture of innovation: Gain insights into embedding Design Thinking principles within organizations to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop essential facilitation skills: Enhance communication, active listening, and feedback delivery to create engaging and productive learning experiences

FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

• Develop a network of facilitators: Equip individuals to champion Design Thinking and lead innovation initiatives.
• Enhance problem-solving capabilities: Improve teams' ability to tackle complex challenges with creative confidence.
• Drive a culture of innovation: Foster a collaborative and user-centric approach to problem-solving across the organization.

FOR PARTICIPANTS

• Become a certified Design Thinking facilitator: Gain credibility and recognition for your expertise.
• Enhance your leadership skills: Develop facilitation and coaching skills to guide teams and individuals.
• Expand your career opportunities: Increase your value in the job market with in-demand Design Thinking facilitation skills

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• This course is ideal for:
• Team leaders
• Project managers
• Innovation managers
• Educators
• Trainers
• Consultants
• Anyone who wants to facilitate Design Thinking workshops

LEARNING SESSION PROCESS

This course will use a variety of interactive, progressive, and gamified techniques to ensure maximum learning. This includes facilitator-led discussions, small group discussions, presentations, role-playing exercises, and hands-on practice sessions, with an emphasis on collaborative activities, simulations, and friendly competition to reinforce learning and build camaraderie.

FORMAT

Lecture and workshop.

PRE-REQUISITES

None

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

The certificate will be given upon successful completion of this program.