Introduction

This Agile Creativity training course has been developed to provide participants with the key skills needed to effectively use design thinking methodology in workplace problem-solving situations.

Used by some of the most innovative and forward-thinking organizations in the world, design thinking provides a creative ‘solution-based’ approach to solving problems, as opposed to typical linear, defined approaches. It’s extremely useful in tackling complex problems that are ill-defined or unknown, by understanding the human needs involved, re-framing the problem in human-centric ways, creating many ideas in brainstorming sessions, and adopting a hands-on approach in prototyping and testing. This is an essential concept for organizational growth and sustainability in today’s rapidly agile changing environment.

This Aldrich Center of Excellence training course will highlight:

• The importance of applying design thinking in the modern workplace
• The advantages of design thinking over traditional problem-solving techniques
• Utilising the power of design thinking for complex, multi-discipline problems
• The human-centric and key behavioural skills needed to master this technique
• Proposing practical workable solutions ideal for the customer or client
• How to create a design thinking culture within your organization

Objectives

At the end of this Agile Creativity training course, you will learn how to:

• Understand the advantages of using design thinking in the workplace
• Apply design thinking for complex, multi-discipline creative problem-solving solutions
• Develop your human-centric interpersonal and behavioural skills
• Conduct design thinking problem-solving sessions with your team
• Achieve buy-in from key stakeholders to your proposed decision
• Develop a design thinking culture in the organization

Training Methodology

This Agile Creativity training course will use a wide range of approaches to learning, including experiential group activities, individual exercises, targeted videos, and relevant discussions.

A key part of the learning process is dedicated on Day 4 to a full practical exercise employing all the methods and principles gained during the training course. This ensures that design thinking methodology can be applied immediately in the workplace at the end of the training course.

Organizational Impact

By attending this training course and applying the principles involved, your organization will benefit from:

• Creative and innovative employees with effective problem-solving skills
• Greater solution-focused ideas, decision-making, and reduced waste of effort and resources
• Having a high-trust culture of openness, integrity, and certainty
• Stronger working relationships, greater collaboration, and discretionary effort
• Higher levels of organizational productivity 

Who Should Attend?

• Leaders, managers, and team leaders/supervisors who need to actively problem-solve to make effective and efficient decisions in the workplace.
• Whilst extremely beneficial to technical/engineering disciplines, the methods and approaches can be used in other professions such as HR, Commercial, Finance, etc.
• This Agile Creativity training course would also benefit junior/middle managers new to their role or with experience but little previous training.