Agile Creativity

Introduction

This highly interactive Design Thinking & Agile Creativity  training course has been developed to provide participants with the keys 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, by re-framing the problem in human-centric ways, by creating many ideas in brainstorming sessions, and by adopting a hands-on approach in prototyping and testing. This an essential concept for organizational growth and sustainability in today’s rapidly agile changing environment.

This GLOMACS Design Thinking & Agile Creativity training course will highlight:

• The importance of applying design thinking in the modern workplace
• The advantages of design thinking over traditional problem solving techniques
• Utilise the power of design thinking for complex, multi-discipline problems
• The human centric and key behavioural skills needed to master this technique
• Propose 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 Design Thinking & 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 organisation

Training Methodology

This GLOMACS 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, being applied to a full practical exercise employing all the methods and principles gained on the training course. This ensures that design thinking methodology can be applied immediately in the workplace at the end of the training course.

Organisational Impact

By attending this Design Thinking & Agile Creativity 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

Personal Impact

By attending this Design Thinking & Agile Creativity training course and applying the principles involved, you will benefit by:

• Become more creative and innovative in your thought process
• Gain knowledge and skills desirable in today’s modern rapid environment
• Accelerate your own personal and career development
• Master a skill set that’s essential in your overall development
• Increase the overall productivity of your team or department
• Focus on more important strategic and operational matters