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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)

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