Thank you for sending your enquiry! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Thank you for sending your booking! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Duration 7 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Design Thinking for Internal Stakeholders
- Review of core Design Thinking principles and stages
- Emphasizing Empathize and Define within the internal stakeholder context
- How this methodology enhances collaboration and operational efficiency
Phase 1: Empathize (Primary Focus)
- Active listening and empathetic communication strategies
- Empathy exercises: adopting the perspective of internal stakeholders
- Role plays: simulating interactions with internal stakeholders
- Collaborative exercise: linking pain points to genuine needs using empathy maps
Phase 2: Define (Applying to Real Needs)
- From pain points to needs: translating insights into action
- Group workshop: redefining issues from the stakeholder’s perspective
- Drafting clear, actionable problem statements (POVs)
Managing Resistance and Building Relationships
- Recognizing and addressing resistance from internal stakeholders
- Simulation: navigating resistance scenarios with empathy and clarity
- Tactics to encourage collaboration and adoption of new solutions
Practical Application and Group Workshop
- Co-creation activity: redesigning a process based on identified requirements
- Collaborative development of improvement opportunities
- Plenary feedback session: sharing insights and commitments
Conclusion and Next Steps
- Individual and team commitments to integrate empathy into daily work
- Strategies for sustaining stakeholder-centric dialogue and follow-up
Requirements
- Fundamental grasp of teamwork and workplace communication
- Readiness to engage in practical, collaborative activities
Target Audience
- Service and operational teams
- Team leaders and managers
- Internal client-facing professionals (including procurement, IT, HR, and facilities)