Design Thinking

Training Outline

• What is design thinking and why is it so important?
• When is design thinking useful?
• What is the end goal of design thinking?
• The critical 5 stages of design thinking – Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test
• Design Thinking Frameworks we can use.
• Common Elements of Design Thinking Frameworks
• Key Design Thinking Mindsets the Team needs
• How do companies build a design-driven company culture?
• Design Thinking vs Agile Methodology
• Key differences between design thinking and agile methodology
• Design Sprinting – a condensed version of design thinking.
• Did You Know Design Thinking is a Non-Linear Process?
• What is ‘skinny design’?
• What are some real-world examples of how design thinking can improve efficiency and user experience?

Workshop Conclusion – Developing a Game Plan: Facilitator led Break-Away Brainstorm Session to unpack the design thinking mindset and principles with action-plans of how this can be introduced and practised in our business.