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Stanford University

Stanford Webinar - Apply Design Thinking in Your Work

Stanford University via YouTube

Overview

Explore the principles and applications of design thinking in this Stanford University webinar. Discover how this innovative approach, originating from Stanford, can transform work processes and enhance problem-solving skills. Delve into the design thinking process, mindsets, and key concepts such as empathy mapping and Maslow's hierarchy. Learn effective brainstorming techniques, including the jazz ensemble analogy and the 10,000 hours principle. Master the four steps to better brainstorming, understand the importance of framing and re-framing problems, and practice idea generation and selection methods. Gain valuable insights from expert speakers in this comprehensive introduction to design thinking and its role in fostering innovation across various fields.

Syllabus

Introduction.
DESIGN THINKING started at Stanford.
TRANSFORMING WORK-d.thinking.
DESIGN THINKING - PROCESS.
DESIGN THINKING - MINDSETS.
DESIGN THINKING - TWO THINGS.
EMPATHY MAPPING.
MASLOWS HIERARCHY.
Frameworks FOR EMPATHY.
BRAINSTORMING (FOR REAL).
Jazz ensemble = brainstorming group.
It's partly a 10,000 hours problem.
4 Steps to Better Brainstorming.
Re-)Framing.
Warming Up - Part of the Process.
Brainstorming everyone writes/posts their own ideas.
Grouping and Selecting.
Take-aways.
Meet Today's Speakers.
Innovation Masters Series: Design Thinking and the Art of Innovation.

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Stanford Online

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  • Declan McStravick
    I thought that this course was extremely beneficial towards a business mindset. The course was well-structured and the instructor was very knowledgeable and engaging. It covered a wide range of topics related to design thinking, from the basics of the design process to more advanced topics such as prototyping and user testing. I found the course to be very informative and I was able to apply the concepts to my own work. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn more about this

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