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Introduction to Design Thinking

  • Key principles and benefits within corporate settings
  • Application strategies when collaborating with internal clients

Stage 1: Empathize

  • Active listening techniques and assertive communication
  • Building trust with internal stakeholders
  • Key tools: interviews, observation, and empathy maps
  • Activity: Role-play exercises to view situations from the internal client's perspective

Stage 2: Define

  • Differentiating actual problems from mere perceptions
  • Key tools: “5 Whys,” problem trees, and POV (Point of View)
  • Practical case study: Identifying friction points in procurement and equipment provisioning workflows

Managing Resistance to Change and Relationships

  • Understanding and addressing resistance to change
  • Strategies to foster acceptance and collaboration
  • Activity: Simulating various resistance scenarios

Practical Application in Service Units

  • Group workshop: Mapping current issues and identifying improvement opportunities
  • Co-creation of a precise problem statement
  • Plenary feedback session

Closing and Next Steps

  • Setting individual and team commitments
  • Integrating learnings into daily work practices

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of teamwork and professional communication
  • An openness to engage in practical, collaborative activities

Target Audience

  • Service and operations teams
  • Team leaders and managers
  • Professionals serving internal clients (including procurement, IT, HR, and facilities)
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