The Design Thinking course offers you the chance to immerse yourself in a an innovative methodology that is revolutionising the business and creative worlds. Organisations today face complex challenges that require creative, user-centred solutions. This is where Design Thinking comes into its own as a an essential tool, enabling you to tackle problems in an empathetic and structured way. Throughout the course, you’ll explore the Design Thinking process, learn from successful examples such as Google’s, and You’ll discover productivity tools that boost creativity and efficiency. Demand for professionals who are proficient in this methodology is booming, as companies are constantly seeking to revamp their processes and products. By taking part, you will gain valuable skills that will not only enhance your ability to innovate, but will also set you apart in the competitive job market.
Design Thinking
Agile Management
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the origins and the need for Design Thinking in today’s contexts.
- Effectively identify the key stages of the Design Thinking process.
- Analyse real-world examples, such as Google’s approach to Design Thinking.
- Explore agility tools that complement Design Thinking.
- Apply the knowledge acquired to solve problems creatively.
- Recognise the importance of empathy in the Design Thinking process.
- To develop the skills needed to devise innovative and practical solutions.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. WHY DESIGN THINKING EMERGED
Why Design Thinking has emerged
What is Design Thinking?
Understanding Design Thinking
An overview of the process
Methods for identifying needs
TEACHING UNIT 2. THE DESIGN THINKING PROCESS
Stage 1: empathising with users
Stage 2: defining the problem
Stage 3: Brainstorming
Stage 4: prototyping
Stage 5: testing
TEACHING UNIT 3. GOING INTO MORE DETAIL AND AN EXAMPLE: HOW DOES GOOGLE DO IT?
Taking a closer look at the approach
Agile, Lean and Design Thinking for product development
Achievement of targets
How does Google do it?
Google Design Sprint
TEACHING UNIT 4. OTHER AGILE TOOLS
Analysis of the agile process
Failure modes.
Ways to succeed.
Risk monitoring.
Agile procurement