Course Description
4-Day Strategy for Innovation Training (Certificate)
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.
If your desired session is sold out, email us at info@designthinkersacademy.com to inquire about the possibilities!
Early Bird Price
€ 2.150,00
Homework
Reading
Language
English
Standard Price
€ 2.150,00
Involvement
4 days, 8 hours a day
Course type
In person
About this course
In this training, you will work in a ‘learning by doing’ environment and solve a complex challenge using 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.
What you'll 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
Participant profile
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
Meet your coaches
Tim Schuurman
Co-Owner DesignThinkers Academy Amsterdam
As co-owner of DT Academy, Tim has extensive experience in designing and implementing concepts, holding a MBA & MSc in Business and Financial Management.
Jeroen van der Weide
Partner DesignThinkers Academy Amsterdam
Jeroen is a Partner & Senior Facilitator at DT Academy. He is a driving force when it comes to facilitating teams, designing creative processes, and brainstorm sessions. He has an MA in Dutch Theatre, Film & Communications.
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.
