Design Thinking and Innovation in Leadership
Overview
This program is designed to equip leaders with the essential skills and tools to foster creative thinking and innovation in dynamic work environments. It focuses on applying design thinking principles to solve complex problems and achieve organizational excellence.
Program Importance
Develop leadership capabilities in innovation and creative thinking.
Acquire design thinking tools and methodologies for problem-solving.
Foster a culture of innovation within government and corporate organizations.
Improve decision-making processes and develop effective strategies.
Program Objectives
Gain a deep understanding of design thinking principles and its core stages.
Develop skills in creative idea generation and brainstorming techniques.
Learn how to build prototypes and test innovative solutions.
Acquire the ability to lead change and innovation within organizations.
Training Modules
Day 1: Introduction to Design Thinking and Innovative Leadership
Full Day
Concept of design thinking and its importance in modern leadership.
Difference between design thinking and traditional problem-solving methods.
The leader's role in fostering a culture of innovation and creativity.
The five stages of design thinking: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test.
Case studies: Examples of successful innovation in public and private sectors.
Day 2: Empathize and Define: Understanding Challenges and Identifying Opportunities
Full Day
Techniques for empathizing with users and stakeholders (interviews, observation).
Tools for mapping user journeys and identifying pain points.
Problem framing: Transforming challenges into solvable design questions.
Stakeholder analysis and identifying hidden needs.
Workshop: Applying empathize and define to a real-world challenge.
Day 3: Ideate and Generate Innovative Ideas
Full Day
Advanced brainstorming techniques for generating unconventional ideas.
Lateral and convergent thinking: Balancing creativity and focus.
Tools for organizing and categorizing ideas (mind maps, affinity diagrams).
Challenging assumptions and overcoming traditional constraints.
Workshop: Intensive brainstorming session to generate innovative solutions.
Day 4: Prototype and Test: Bringing Ideas to Reality
Full Day
Principles of rapid prototyping and building low-cost prototypes.
Different prototyping tools and techniques (storyboards, physical models, digital mockups).
Designing effective testing experiments to gather feedback.
Analyzing test results and identifying areas for improvement.
Workshop: Building and testing a prototype for a proposed solution.
Day 5: Leading Innovation and Implementation in Organizations
Full Day
Strategies for integrating design thinking into organizational culture.
Measuring the impact of innovation and defining key performance indicators.
Change management and resistance to innovation: How to overcome challenges.
Building innovative and cross-functional teams.
Personal action plan: Applying design thinking in participants' work environment.
Expected Outcomes
Apply design thinking methodologies in their projects and daily tasks.
Analyze complex problems and generate innovative, effective solutions.
Lead teams towards achieving innovation and development goals.
Build a work environment that stimulates creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
Evaluate new ideas and transform them into successful initiatives.
Target Audience
Leaders and managers in both government and private sectors.
Officials responsible for strategy development and innovation.
Project managers and teams involved in digital transformation.
Ambitious employees seeking to enhance their leadership and creative skills.
What's Included
Price
4500
Start Date
Monday 27 April 2026
Duration
One Training Week (5 Days)
Language
Arabic or English
Venue
Luxury Training Venue, Paris
Certificate
Accredited Certificate