Participants will have an opportunity to practice each phase, discuss the applicability and challenges of the design thinking framework, and apply those concepts to developing a project idea.Īccording to one study, 85% of employees experience workplace disagreements, yet most feel unprepared to address challenging discussions at work. This course will introduce participants to the phases of design thinking: Empathy, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test, and Iterate. Innovative Project Development: Introduction to Design Thinkingĭesign thinking is a framework for idea-creation and implementation, characterized by empathy with ‘users,’ an appreciation for failure, and a “prototyping culture.” Design thinking’s value is in its applicability to complex problems without an easy-to-see solution and in its “human centered” focus. Attendees will be explore tips and tools for effectively managing performance from a distance and create a plan to foster connection in a virtual environment. This workshop is designed to improve effectiveness in managing staff in a remote environment, which can be an opportunity and a challenge. An edited version will be made available via the LMS following the live course offering. Please visit to register for these Zoom-based offerings. Your efforts will be supported by the workshop facilitators, as well as your supervisor or manager. You will be encouraged to reflect on your personal development need, plan to apply the content to work, and explore additional resources that build on key learnings. Each live session is designed to be informative, interactive, and engaging. This series of virtual workshops was compiled to address competencies and skills relevant to success at any time and in any role, team, or organization.

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