Course Description
4-Day Strategy for Innovation Training (Certificate) *AI Included
To address current challenges, firms must incorporate sustainability and social impact factors into their Business Models and think more holistically and systemically. Furthermore, they must be able to explore emerging changes and trends and transform them into far and near-future scenarios. In this course bundle, you will learn to approach problems more systematically and detect emerging trends to transform them into innovation strategies.
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Early Bird Price
€ 2.395,00
Preparation time
Reading
Language
English
Standard Price
€ 2.595,00
Duration
4 days, 8 hours a day
Course type
In person
Choose your session
What is this course about?
In this training, you will work in a ‘learning by doing’ environment and solve a complex challenge using Systems Thinking tools like Rich Picture, Causal Loops and Intervention Models. As solutions need to work for people, Design Thinking principles and elements are an integral, foundational part of the training.
In the second part of the training, you will focus on Futures Thinking tools like Horizon Scanning, Future Wheels and Future Scenarios to explore different possible futures. Design Thinking will be introduced as an integral element throughout the training to translate future trends into reality and tangible, actionable strategic initiatives.
We craft with a Designer’s Mindset
Our goal is to unlock your challenges and create lasting impact. With our practical approach, we empower you to lead change, providing the tools to identify beneficial opportunities and nurture valuable solutions.
What will you learn?
In this course you will gain hands-on experience using tools and approaches to come to systematic solutions for complex problems, and learn how to develop future scenarios. Based upon these scenarios you will learn to develop strategies to deal with these different futures. Design Thinking principles and elements are an integral, foundational part of the training.
Day 1 | Discover and Define
Discover:
Welcome by facilitators
Team dynamics energizer
Masterclass Systems Thinking coach
Define:
Explore the system
Hands-on activities
Go out for research
Day 2 | Develop and Deliver
Develop:
Problem reframing
Ideation
Masterclass Design Thinking coach
Deliver:
Hands-on activities
Wrap-up
Reflection
Day 3 | Framing and Scanning
Framing:
Team Dynamics Energizer
Masterclass Futures Thinking Coach
Challenge Introduction / Framing
Scanning:
Trends and emerging changes
Exploring impact
Making it human
Day 4 | Forecasting and Visioning
Forecasting:
Jobs to be Done & Visioning
Ideation
Scenario Planning
Visioning:
Strategic directions
Storytelling
Wrap-up & Reflection
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for:
Innovation Professionals
…needing to understand why and how to take a more Systemic Approach in their projects
Managers or Teamleaders
…wanting to understand why Systems Thinking is needed and how you can apply it to develop a Sustainable Future for their organizations
Executives or Desicion Makers
…wanting to understand how Futures Thinking can help them in enriching the Strategy building process
Professionals
…wanting to add Strategy for Innovation skills to their personal toolkit
Who will be teaching this course?
Tim Schuurman
Co-Owner DesignThinkers Academy Amsterdam
Co-owner of DT Academy, Tim is a visionary leader with deep expertise in innovation and incremental change. Holding an MBA and MSc in Business and Financial Management, he designs transformative concepts and empowers businesses.
Jeroen van der Heijden
Senior Facilitator & Systems Thinking Expert
Jeroen is an expert in behavior change. He transforms customer experiences and employee journeys by shaping mindsets and choices, and trains professionals to do the same. He holds an MSc in Cognitive Neuropsychology and 15+ years’ experience.
Bram Heijnen
Senior Facilitator & Systems Thinking Expert
Bram Heijnen, co-founder of Mindpact, specializes in Behavioral Design Thinking and systemic transformation. With an MA in Architecture and Design, he blends design thinking, leadership, and behavioral insights to drive innovation.
Ilya Broekhuizen
Strategic Innovator
Ilya has extensive experience with designing and leading Strategic Innovation, Venture Building, Digital Strategy and Digital Transformation in global companies and scale-ups. She frequently uses Strategic Foresight, Design Thinking and Customer Immersion to deliver sustainable yet transformative business growth.
Christina Lennartz
Project Coordinator
Christina leads global initiatives for clients like the UN, Wikimedia, KFAS, and Adidas. With an MSc in Business Strategy and expertise in aligning systems with strategic goals, she delivers impactful solutions. Her collaborative approach ensures programs consistently exceed expectations.
Certificate
After successful completion of the 4-Day Strategy for Innovation Training, participants are awarded a DesignThinkers Academy Certificate and you can celebrate your achievement of becoming a true Design Thinker. All tools and materials will be available after the course for personal use.
