An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Design Thinking for Strategic Management

Overcoming Organizational Challenges through Innovative Solutions

29 Dec - 02 Jan 2026

London

| $5950

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Dubai

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Amsterdam

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10 - 14 Aug 2026

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16 - 20 Nov 2026

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28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027

London

| $5950

Introduction

This GLOMACS Design Thinking for Strategic Management training course offers a transformative approach to nurturing innovative and strategic thinking in business management. If you're looking to stay ahead in a dynamic market, understanding and implementing design thinking is crucial. This training course is meticulously designed to provide a deep dive into the user-centric problem-solving methodology that's reshaping the way businesses approach innovation and customer engagement. Across various modules, we will blend essential theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world applications, giving participants a robust toolkit to drive significant enhancements in product and service development, customer satisfaction, and strategic execution.

Delving into the five pillars of the design thinking framework – empathizing, defining, ideating, prototyping, and testing – the training course is packed with interactive sessions, hands-on activities, and case studies. It's an ideal learning ground for those who aim to transform their organization's problem-solving approach, foster a culture rich in innovation, and elevate their leadership capabilities. The content is structured to have immediate practical relevance, empowering you to apply these principles effectively in your unique professional scenarios.

The GLOMACS Design Thinking for Strategic Management training course will highlight:

Evolving problem solving strategies: Learn the complete cycle of design thinking for addressing complex organizational challenges in novel ways.
Focus on user experience: Gain essential skills for understanding and meeting customer needs, vital for enhancing product and service design.
Hands-on ideation and creativity: Acquire techniques to stimulate creative thinking and idea generation within teams, crucial for organizational growth.
Prototyping and feedback integration: Master the art of developing and refining prototypes, incorporating feedback for continuous improvement.
Strategic implementation in business: Learn how to weave Design Thinking into your organization's fabric, enhancing overall performance and competitiveness.

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this Design Thinking for Strategic Management training course, participants will be able to:

Master the five stages of design thinking: Develop a thorough understanding of the design thinking process, including empathizing, defining, ideating, prototyping, and testing, to effectively address and solve complex business problems
Enhance customer-centric problem solving: Acquire skills in empathizing with users, building user personas, and creating empathy maps to design solutions that truly meet customer needs and preferences
Foster creative and innovative thinking: Learn techniques for brainstorming and ideation to encourage innovative thinking and creativity within teams, crucial for driving organizational growth and development
Develop rapid prototyping and testing abilities: Gain hands-on experience in prototyping and testing solutions, learning to iterate based on feedback, and adapting quickly to changing requirements and market conditions
Integrate design thinking into organizational strategy: Understand how to embed design thinking principles into your business strategy and organizational culture, enhancing overall business performance and competitiveness

Training Methodology

This is an experiential training course, which emphasizes engagement, interaction and practice. The methods used in this Design Thinking for Strategic Management training course include:

Design skills practice in group activities
Reflection to deepen learning through group discussions
Introduction of content, examples via short, interactive presentations
Short video clips

Participants will be given the opportunity, to work in teams to practice problem definition, idea generation then developing and testing prototypes.

Design Thinking for Strategic Management

Who Should Attend?

Enhanced design thinking and strategy formulation ability to increase organizational effectiveness through:

Cultivation of a creative mindset: The organization will see a surge in creative problem-solving approaches, promoting a culture of innovation.
Enhanced customer engagement: Improved understanding of customer needs will lead to better product and service offerings, boosting customer satisfaction.
Efficient product development: Skills in rapid prototyping and testing will streamline the development process, enhancing efficiency and product quality.
Improved team dynamics and leadership: Training will foster stronger team collaboration and leadership skills, leading to more effective management.
Competitive edge through innovation: Adopting design thinking at an organizational level can set the company apart as an innovative and adaptive market leader.

Learning Journey Breakdown

Definition and principles of design thinking
Historical background and evolution
The importance of design thinking in business management

The Design Thinking Process

Overview of the five stages: Empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test
Exploration of each stage with real-world examples

Empathy: Understanding the User

Techniques for empathizing with users
Conducting interviews and observations
Building user personas and empathy maps

Defining the Problem

Techniques for defining and framing problems
Importance of problem statements in guiding the design process
Tools for problem analysis

Ideation: Generating Creative Solutions

Techniques for brainstorming and creative thinking
Methods to foster innovation within teams
Selecting and refining ideas

Prototyping Solutions

Introduction to prototyping methods
Importance of rapid prototyping in iterative design
Gathering feedback and learning from prototypes

Testing and Iteration

Designing effective tests for solutions
Iterative process: Learning from failures and successes
Implementing feedback into design improvements

Integrating Design Thinking into Business Strategy

Strategies for embedding design thinking in organizational culture
Measuring the impact of design thinking on business performance

Common obstacles in implementing Design Thinking
Strategies for overcoming resistance and fostering acceptance
Building a supportive environment for Design Thinking

Conclusion and Future Trends

Recap of key learning
Future trends in design thinking
Encouraging continuous learning and adaptation

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