Design Thinking Executive Programme

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Design Thinking Executive Programme



What is DESIGN THINKING? and Why CORPORATE LEADERS should practice it?

Design thinking revolutionizes the corporate landscape with its unique, people-focused approach to problem-solving. It enables leaders to drive innovation, adaptability, and foster a culture of leadership and business growth by centering on the needs of their customers and teams.
This methodology breaks traditional barriers, allowing leaders to navigate uncertainties with creativity. It leads to better products, services, and processes, fostering a culture of effective and purposeful problem-solving in businesses.

Course Fee

₹80,000 (18% GST additional)

Duration

3 Days + Follow-up Session

Mode

In-person

Here is Why Corporate Leaders Should Learn & Practice Design Thinking

Enhances Problem-Solving Skills

Design Thinking fosters outside-the-box thinking, enabling leaders to find innovative solutions to complex problems.

Encourages Creativity and Innovation

By its nature, Design Thinking is a non-linear, iterative process that encourages creative thought and experimentation.

Improves Team Collaboration

It involves collaborative work processes, which can improve communication and teamwork within an organization.

Make Better Decisions

Design Thinking guides leaders to base decisions on evidence through testing and iterating ideas, reducing costly mistakes and aligning choices with the company's best interests.

Strategic Advantage

In an increasingly competitive business world, companies that practice Design Thinking are more likely to innovate successfully, giving them a strategic edge.

Facilitates Organizational Change

It can be a powerful tool for driving change within an organization, as it challenges traditional thought processes and encourages new ways of looking at problems.

Drives Business Growth

Innovations and improved customer experiences stemming from Design Thinking can significantly enhance business growth and competitiveness.


Program CURRICULUM
Module 1
Introduction to Design Thinking
  • Understanding the essence of Design Thinking
  • Historical context and success stories in business
  • Why Design Thinking is relevant for everyone
Module 2
Empathizing with Users
  • Importance of empathy in problem-solving
  • Techniques for interviewing, observing, and understanding users
  • Building user personas and empathy maps
Module 3
Defining the Problem
  • Translating user insights into actionable problem statements
  • Reframing challenges to uncover underlying issues
  • Prioritizing problems based on impact and feasibility
Module 4
Ideation and Techniques
  • Creating an environment conducive to ideation
  • Divergent vs. convergent thinking
  • Brainstorming, 8 in 8 ideation, and other methods
Module 5
Prototyping & Validation
  • The role of prototyping in Design Thinking
  • Low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes
  • Gathering feedback and iterating
Module 6
Implementing in Organizations
  • Overcoming barriers to implementation
  • Scaling Design Thinking organisation
  • Case studies of successful integration
Module 7
Real-world Applications
  • Applying Design Thinking to business challenges
  • Comprehensive project from empathy to iteration
  • Final presentations and feedback
Module 8
Design Thinking in Strategy
  • Aligning design thinking with business goals
  • Case studies of design-driven companies
  • Scaling across teams & departments
Module 9
Cultivating a DT Culture
  • Nurturing a culture of innovation
  • Overcoming challenges & resistance
  • Developing leadership skills for teams

Details

Course Information

Duration: 3 Days + Follow-up Sessions

Mode: In-person

Price: ₹80,000 + GST

For Whom

  • Senior leaders & C-suite — strengthen innovation leadership and strategy.
  • Team leads & managers — embed creative practices into processes & culture.
  • Product, R&D & growth teams — develop customer-centric new products and solutions.
  • Marketing & UX professionals — apply design thinking for strategic innovation.
  • Aspiring entrepreneurs & consultants — build and launch impactful ventures.

Purpose And Objectives

  • Industry–Academia collaboration — foster partnerships for joint projects and knowledge exchange.
  • Executive training programs — deliver design thinking modules for professionals & academics.
  • Awareness initiatives — organize events to spread principles, methods, and best practices.
  • Content & case studies — produce authentic materials showcasing design thinking impact.
  • Digital hub & practitioner network — share tools, resources, and connect with experts.