Design Thinking for Impact - 2 day workshop
A transformative two-day Design Thinking workshop tailored for service delivery organisations. This workshop aims to equip participants with advanced Design Thinking skills to address complex challenges related to themes such as education, health, conflict, equality, climate change, and addressing the Sustainable Development Goals.
Workshop Highlights:
Visual Thinking Games and Tools:
Engage in interactive activities to enhance creative thinking and problem-solving using visual tools.
Listening Skills Mastery:
Dive into exercises focusing on the four levels of listening and tapping into our collective intelligence using wise crowds methodology.
Challenges Mapping:
Learn how to visually map challenges using image cards and the cause and effect model for a deeper understanding.
Empathy in Action:
Explore Stakeholder and Empathy Mapping techniques to foster a user-centric approach in problem-solving.
Classic Design Sprint Introduction:
Understand the fundamentals of a design sprint to streamline your innovation process.
Ideation with Crazy 8 Model:
Unleash your creativity with ideation sessions using the Crazy 8 model.
OpenSpace Collaboration:
Experience the power of OpenSpace for collaborative divergence, decision-making, and envisioning innovative solutions.
Storyboarding, Prototyping, Testing, and Refining:
Guidance into the ongoing design process, from conceptualisation to refinement.
Embedding Design Thinking into Practice:
Explore the Stop, Start, Continue method to help you integrate Design Thinking into your daily workflows.
The workshop includes grounding, movement and team building exercises to keep you energised and focused.
Participant Feedback:
"Worthwhile to explore new ideas and gain inspiration."
"Valuable insights on visual representations and diverse workshop techniques."
"Enhanced listening skills and self-awareness in problem-solving approaches."
"Excited about applying new tools for facilitation and collaborative approaches."
Read Concern World Wide case study
Why Design Thinking for Impact?
Innovative Problem Solving: Tackle complex issues with a fresh perspective, generating unique and effective solutions.
User-Centric Approach: Understand and empathize with your audience, ensuring solutions meet their needs.
Collaboration and Diversity: Leverage diverse skills for holistic and effective solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Risk Mitigation: Identify and address potential issues early, reducing project risks.
Adaptability: Navigate a rapidly changing world by fostering adaptability and flexibility in strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement: Enhance stakeholder connection, leading to improved morale and involvement.
Learning and Skill Development: Develop critical skills in problem-solving, empathy, communication, and continuous improvement.
