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Design Thinking for Innovation
Understand what Design Thinking is (and isn't) to enhance innovation and solve "wicked" problems.
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C-level executive and professor with 35+ years of experience in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, including leadership positions at McKinsey, IBM, two start-up companies, and a social venture accelerator.
Overview
Tim Zak is a former CEO of start-up accelerator where Design Thinking was a core element of venture development and founder training. Have delivered this training for over a decade to executives and future leaders as a professor at Carnegie Mellon University.
Service Details
240 minutes
10-25 participants
Key Topics
1
What is Design Thinking?
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Why is Design Thinking good for innovating and solving hard problems?
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What is a "human-centered" approach to innovation?
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What are the four stages of the Design Thinking process?
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What does a typical Design Thinking effort feel like and how is it linked to business performance?
Skills You'll Practice
How to think like a designer (of new products, services, and experiences)
How to work effectively with others
How to effectively navigate ambiguity
Decisions You Will Be Able To Navigate
Deeply understanding what products, services, or experiences that prospective customers really want.
Determining whether it makes sense to continue with an innovation or new venture creation effort at different stages of development.
The most effective next steps to develop a new product, service, or experience.
About Tim Zak
C-level executive and professor with 35+ years of experience in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, including leadership positions at McKinsey, IBM, two start-up companies, and a social venture accelerator.
Work History
Carnegie Mellon University
Director
McKinsey & Company
Senior Consultant
IBM
Manager
Credentials
- 35+ years of executive experience
- New York University, MBA, Finance, Marketing and International Business
- Professor, Carnegie Mellon University
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