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 30 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 organization and position it for lasting success.
Full-Day, In-person Design Thinking Workshops
Dates and Times
We are currently taking reservations for January and February of 2025. Please email David Somoo, Regional Director, EMEA Region, for date options and more information.
Custom workshops also available upon request. Contact us to discuss your needs.
Class Size
Limited to 25 people to ensure immersive learning experience
Venue Options
Ferney Nature Lodge
Vieux Grand Port
Mauritius
Workshop 17
The Precinct
Grand Baie, Mauritius
Fee
Rs 57,500 / USD $1,250
For local registration in Mauritius, please complete the registration form. Our MQA partner will follow up to secure payment.
For international and non-MQA participants, please register and submit payment.
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.
Come learn in a unique space that has been curated specifically for you to unplug, learn, and grow.
