*Bookings close at 12noon Friday 18 November 2022 unless sold out prior*

This course runs 9am-4.30pm on 22 November and 9am-1pm on 23 November.

Overview

The world is full of complex problems that need people's urgent attention to solve. As humans we come with many preconceived ideas, assumptions and biases that give us blinkers not only to possible solutions but to what the real problem is, hidden in plain sight.

Design Thinking is a discipline and collection of hands-on methods that helps us solve the right problem by asking the right questions and understand human needs by connecting ourselves directly with those people affected. It allows us to challenge our assumptions through empathy , rapid testing, feedback and prototyping.

The competitive advantage for your business can evolve when you approach the problem you are solving or product you are developing from a completely new way of thinking. But how do we open ourselves up and learn to challenge everything we thought we knew in the face of new information? This is how Design Thinking can help.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this foundational skills course, you will have been learnt and road tested techniques on your journey.

1. Learn how design thinking can lead you to rethink your assumptions about an organisational or product you are working on.

2. Understand how big complex or previously unsolveable problems can be tackled with confidence.

3. Learn techniques for cross functional team building and success

4. Test out your new design thinking techniques in real time by tackling a real life or business issue to show how this method can be applied.

5. Feel the impact of testing, prototyping, empathy and feedback on a final idea and let go of polished perfection.

6. Learn what makes the biggest commercial impact when innovating on a product or organisation.

7. Consider the foundational conditions for innovation to thrive in teams and organisations and reflect on areas for change in your organisation.

This Workshop is $1500pp, including GST and Humanitix booking fees.

Course fees include morning tea & lunch on day 1, morning tea on day 2 (all dietary requirements can be catered for) and on-site parking.