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 Duration 7 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Design Thinking

  • Core principles and benefits within corporate settings
  • Applying these concepts when engaging with internal clients

Stage 1: Empathize

  • Active listening techniques and assertive communication
  • Building trust with internal clients
  • Key tools: interviews, observation, and empathy maps
  • Activity: Role-play exercises to understand the perspective of internal clients

Stage 2: Define

  • Distinguishing between actual problems and perceived issues
  • Tools: “5 Whys,” problem trees, and POV (Point of View)
  • Practical case study: Identifying friction points in procurement and equipment provisioning processes

Resistance to Change and Relationship Management

  • Understanding resistance to change and strategies to address it
  • Tactics to foster acceptance and collaboration
  • Activity: Simulating resistance scenarios

Practical Application in the Services Unit

  • Group workshop: Mapping current challenges and opportunities for improvement
  • Co-creation of a precise problem statement
  • Plenary feedback session

Closing and Next Steps

  • Setting individual and team commitments
  • Integrating learnings into daily work routines

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of teamwork and workplace communication
  • An openness to engage in practical, collaborative exercises

Audience

  • Service and operations teams
  • Team leaders and managers
  • Professionals interacting with internal clients (including procurement, IT, HR, and facilities)

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