Demystify the Design Thinking Mindset
Help your managers adopt new ways of problem solving that are human-centered, creative, and collaborative.
- First-Time Leader, Emerging Leader
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Decision Making & Problem Solving, Innovating, Learning Focused
Learning Outcomes
- Adopt new ways of working that are human-centered, cocreative, and collaborative.
- Use empathy to clearly define the problem.
- Ideate to identify a boarder range of ideas.
- Develop quick prototypes and tangible artifacts that generate meaningful discussion.
- Embrace failure and experimentation and use them to drive innovation.
The Learning Experience
Training Download (PPT) 2 hours
Ready-to-use training decks, designed for effortless customization and virtual or in-person facilitation by a member of your team.
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Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
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Activate Networks to Enable Collaboration
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Effectively Resolve Conflicts
Train Managers to Effectively Navigate Conflict
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Equip Managers to Coach Employees for High Performance and Development
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Equip Managers to Lead Through Change
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