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.

Facilitation Script

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

Introduction to Design Thinking

9:10am-9:20am

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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9:20am-9:55am

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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9:55am-10:15am

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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10:15am-10:30am

BREAK 15 min

Coffee Break

Refreshments

10:30am-10:45am

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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10:45am-11:20am

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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11:20am-11:38am

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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11:38am-11:48am

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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11:48am-12:00pm

BREAK 12 min

Workshop Wrap-up

Design Thinking takeaways

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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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