Innovation

Design Thinking Workshop

Solve problems creatively with a hands-on approach. This workshop uses real examples. We'll work through the process from problem to solution.

Duration
4 days
Group Size
6-12
Category
Innovation
Format
In-person

  • Master structured design processes.

  • Practice collaborative ideation.

  • Learn to validate assumptions through testing.

  • Develop cross-functional collaboration.

  • Create testable prototypes.

Your team will:

  • Generate multiple innovative solution concepts.

  • Prioritize ideas ready for prototyping.

  • Achieve alignment on problem definition and approach.

9:00am-9:10am
BREAK 10 min
Welcome & Introductions

Facilitator introduction and agenda overview

9:10am-9:20am
Exercise 10 min
Sketch Your Mood

Simple visual check-in where participants sketch their current mood to warm up creative expression.

9:20am-9:30am
Hyper Island 10 min
Check-in/Check-out

Start and end sessions mindfully with brief personal sharing. Check-ins help people arrive mentally and emotionally; che...

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9:30am-10:05am
Strategy 35 min
Empathy Mapping

An empathy map is a collaborative visualization tool used to gain deeper insight into customers. It helps teams develop ...

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10:05am-10:25am
Ideation/Creativity 20 min
How Might We

Reframe problems as opportunities through optimistic questioning. Transform problem statements and insights into actiona...

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10:25am-10:40am
Ideation/Creativity 15 min
Crazy 8s

Rapid ideation through time constraints and structured sketching. Generate eight distinct solution ideas in eight minute...

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10:40am-10:55am
BREAK 15 min
Morning Coffee Break

Refreshments and informal networking

10:55am-11:30am
Design 35 min
Paper Prototyping

Quick low-fidelity concept testing using paper and scissors. Create moveable interface elements to simulate interactions...

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11:30am-11:48am
Testing 18 min
I Like, I Wish, What If

Structured constructive feedback using three categories. Positive aspects (I Like), constructive criticism (I Wish), and...

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11:48am-11:58am
Gamestorming 10 min
Dot Voting

Quick democratic prioritization using voting dots. Each participant receives limited number of votes to distribute acros...

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11:58am-12:08pm
BREAK 10 min
Daily Wrap-up

Key takeaways, reflections and next steps

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For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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  • Sticky notes

  • Markers

  • Large paper sheets

  • Timer

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  • Facilitator Guide (PDF)
  • Participant Workbook Template
  • Presentation Slides
  • Printable Materials

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