Course Outline

Introduction to Design Thinking

  • Principles and benefits in corporate environments
  • Application when working with internal clients

Stage 1: Empathize

  • Active listening techniques and assertive communication
  • Building trust with internal clients
  • Tools: interviews, observation, empathy maps
  • Activity: role play to step into the shoes of internal clients

Stage 2: Define

  • Identifying real problems vs perceptions
  • Tools: “5 Whys,” problem trees, POV (Point of View)
  • Practical case: identifying friction points in procurement and equipment provisioning processes

Resistance to Change and Relationship Management

  • Understanding resistance to change and how to address it
  • Strategies to encourage acceptance and collaboration
  • Activity: simulation of resistance scenarios

Practical Application in the Services Unit

  • Group workshop: mapping current problems and opportunities for improvement
  • Co-creation of a clear problem statement
  • Feedback session in plenary

Closing and Next Steps

  • Individual and team commitments
  • How to apply the learnings to daily work

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of teamwork and workplace communication
  • Willingness to participate in practical and collaborative exercises

Audience

  • Service and operations teams
  • Team leaders and managers
  • Internal client-facing professionals (procurement, IT, HR, facilities)
 7 Hours

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