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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)