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Duration 7 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Design Thinking for Internal Stakeholders
- Review of Design Thinking core principles and stages
- Applying Empathize and Define within the internal stakeholder context
- How this methodology enhances collaboration and operational efficiency
Stage 1: Empathize (Primary Focus)
- Techniques for active listening and empathetic communication
- Empathy exercises: adopting the perspective of internal stakeholders
- Role-plays: simulating interactions with internal stakeholders
- Collaborative exercise: mapping pain points to authentic needs using empathy maps
Stage 2: Define (Applied to Real Needs)
- From pain points to needs: converting insights into action
- Team workshop: reframing problems from the stakeholder’s perspective
- Drafting precise and executable problem statements (Point of Views)
Managing Resistance to Change and Building Relationships
- Recognizing and addressing resistance from internal stakeholders
- Simulation: managing resistance scenarios with empathy and clarity
- Tactics to foster collaboration and acceptance of new solutions
Practical Application and Team Workshop
- Co-creation exercise: redesigning processes based on identified needs
- Collaborative drafting of improvement opportunities
- Plenary feedback session: sharing insights and commitments
Conclusion and Next Steps
- Personal and team commitments to integrating empathy into daily work
- Strategies for sustaining stakeholder-centric dialogue and follow-up
Requirements
- Fundamental grasp of team dynamics and workplace communication
- Openness to engaging in practical, collaborative exercises
Target Audience
- Service and operations teams
- Team leads and managers
- Internal stakeholder-facing professionals (including procurement, IT, HR, and facilities)