Leading for Innovation with Design Thinking

Business is experiencing seismic shifts. Client expectations are evolving, new technologies are emerging faster than firms can adapt, and the war for talent rages on. In this landscape, the organizations that thrive will be those with the most adaptable, innovative, and engaged people.

Design thinking is utilized by many of the world’s top performing organizations. Large corporations like IBM and PepsiCo have integrated design thinking across their entire organization. Google Ventures developed the Design Sprint as a weeklong immersion into creating, prototyping and testing ideas. But design thinking is not just for the large corporate monoliths — every organization can leverage it as a way to innovate, solve problems, and get unstuck.

With over 20 years of experience in design thinking and organizational development, we’ve helped organizations across industries unlock innovation. Our Switch Innovation Method brings a unique, human-centered approach and acts as a catalyst for change, empowering you to transform your firm and position it for lasting success.

MQA HRDC

Join Us for This Full-Day, In-person Workshop

Date

November 19, 2024

Time

08:30 to 17:00

Class Size

Limited to 25 people to ensure immersive learning experience

Amenities

Breakfast and lunch included

Venue

Ferney Nature Lodge
B28, Vieux Grand Port
Mahébourg, Mauritius

Fee

Rs 115,000 / USD $2,500

What You Will Learn:

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will understand key components of Design Thinking and the Switch Innovation Method, including how to:

  • Use a human-centered approach to identify core problems and opportunities.
  • Apply techniques to gain insights into user needs, behaviors, and pain points.
  • Utilize brainstorming and ideation techniques to generate a wide range of potential solutions.
  • Use convergent thinking to synthesize and refine the best ideas to move forward
  • Create rapid prototypes to test potential solutions.
  • Learn why a bias towards action is key to success

The Five Key Elements of Human Innovation

Participants will learn:

  • Why psychological safety is critical for innovation to thrive
  • Why belonging is an essential human need and how each individual’s unique perspectives and experiences contribute to innovation
  • Why clarity of roles and responsibilities is the functional key to unlocking performance and innovation.
  • How accountability ensures that innovation resources are used efficiently and effectively, with clear goals and expectations in place
  • The importance of motivating team members so they know their contributions are valued and that they will be recognized for their efforts

Immersive experiences are key to embedding and retaining learning. That’s why we will spend the day at Ferney Nature Reserve.

Come learn in a unique space that has been curated specifically for you to unplug, learn, and grow.