Leading Technical Teams: Strategies for Effective Design Management in

Design management is a critical component of technical leadership, as it helps organizations stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive in rapidly changing industries. This 5-day training course is designed to help technical leaders effectively manage the design process and lead their teams to success. Participants will learn strategies for driving innovation, building high-performing teams, and delivering impactful designs.

Outputs:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Develop a comprehensive understanding of design management principles and best practices
Build high-performing design teams and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation
Apply design thinking techniques to develop innovative solutions and drive business success
Effectively communicate design decisions and build buy-in from stakeholders
Continuously evaluate and improve their design management processes to drive better outcomes.

Objectives:

The objectives of this course are to:
Provide technical leaders with a comprehensive understanding of design management principles and best practices
Equip them with the skills and tools necessary to build high-performing design teams
Help them understand how to apply design thinking techniques to drive business success
Provide them with hands-on experience applying design
management concepts to real-world situations

Empower them to continuously evaluate and improve their design management processes.

Who Should Attend this Course:

This course is designed for technical leaders who are responsible for managing the design process and leading their teams to success, including:
Directors of Technical and Design Management
Technical Team Leaders
Design Managers
Project Managers
Product Managers
Innovation Managers

Outline for 5 Days:

Day 1: Design Management Principles and Best Practices

- Introduction to design management
- Key principles and best practices for managing the design process
- Building high-performing design teams

Day 2: Design Thinking Techniques for Innovation

- Overview of design thinking
- Hands-on exercises to apply design thinking techniques to real-world scenarios.
Strategies for driving innovation and creating impactful designs

Day 3: Effective Communication and Stakeholder Relationships

- The role of communication in design management
- Building buy-in from stakeholders and managing expectations
- Techniques for effectively communicating design decisions

Day 4: Continuously Improving the Design Management Process

- Evaluating and improving the design management process
- Building a culture of continuous improvement
- Implementing process improvements to drive better outcomes

Day 5: Real-World Case Studies and Practical Applications

- Review of key concepts and best practices
- Real-world case studies and practical applications
- Group discussions and practical exercises to apply course concepts to real-world situations
- Final thoughts and next steps for putting what they have learned into practice.

Note:

This outline is just a sample and can be modified based on the specific needs and objectives of the participants and organization. The training course should be interactive, hands-on, and provide opportunities for participants to apply what they have learned to real-world situations.

Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to work on practical exercises and case studies to apply the concepts and skills they have learned. The course will also include interactive discussions and opportunities for participants to share their experiences and insights.