Design Thinking Training, Workshops & Courses

Learn about design thinking training, workshops and courses! Learn tools & mindsets to apply design thinking in your work, for a project, or in a DT workshop to take on a real innovation challenge with empathy.

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Soft Skills Training Workshops

Softest of the Soft Skills Training Workshops

Recently I've been designing and facilitating unique training experiences (like gratitude storytelling retreats) that seemed to tap into something even softer than the usual "soft skills" we hear about in the world of leadership and organizations. Something even softer than teamwork, collaboration, public speaking, or creative problem solving. The idea came to me of  the concept of "softest of the soft skills." So read on to learn more and reach out if we can help you with a training or workshop to develop the "softest of the soft skills" in your organization or teams.
Froebel Blocks Creativity Design Education Training

Froebel Blocks, LEGO® Serious Play®, Kindergarten and Design Education

I've gotten quite interested in Froebel blocks. I've picked up a few antique sets to collect and use for storytelling in my design thinking workshops. I see them on display in exhibits about Frank Lloyd Wright and also at the Design Museum in London. The story is that many of the most famous designers in history, like Frank Lloyd Wright, grew up playing with Froebel blocks (and learning design from them). As I've learned more about the method of using Froebel blocks in classes with students, I notice the origins of popular training methods (like LSP) in the flow of activities.
Learn about the Innovation Impact: Organizational Outcomes Assessment

Assessing Organizational Innovation

This article will break down what the Innovation Impact: Organizational Outcomes Assessment is, why it matters, how it works, and how organizations can use it to guide their innovation strategies.
Organizational Change Management Project Examples

Organizational Change Management Project Examples

In our research related to designing change management workshops for organizations, we populated this list of common organizational change projects. These could be good change leadership challenges to take on. Change management is critical in organizations undergoing strategic, structural, technological, or cultural shifts. Here are common change management projects that leaders may face:
Facilitation Coaching with Expert Facilitator Coach

Facilitation Coaching with an Experienced Facilitator Coach

Looking to enhance your facilitation skills? Facilitation coaching with an experienced facilitator coach helps you build confidence, manage group dynamics, and lead transformative sessions. Whether you're facilitating meetings, ideation, strategic planning, or workshops, coaching provides expert guidance on mindset, tools, and techniques. Develop presence, navigate challenges, and refine your facilitation approach. Connect with a skilled facilitator coach today!
Skills for Strategic Thinking

Skills for Strategic Thinking

Strategize for the Future with Skills for Strategic Thinking Strategic thinking is the ability to envision the future, set goals, and make informed decisions to achieve those goals effectively. It is
Journey Mapping Workshop Customer Journey Map

Journey Mapping Workshop

This journey mapping training workshop deepens your understanding of customer needs and expectations, uncovering opportunities to enhance their experience.

Higher Brain Power Resilience Training with Dr. Raj Nijhawan & Darin Harris

If you've attended CultureCon, you may have seen Dr. Niraj Nijhawan's presentation that simplifies brain science. He helps you to apply actionable strategies to shift from reactive Lower-Brain patterns to the more fearless, solution-focused Higher Brain. Now Dr. Raj is teaming up with a truly masterful facilitator, Darin Harris, to lead a two-day evidence-based program to transform your leadership skills.
Conscious Emotional Intelligence Leadership Training

Emotional Intelligence Conscious Leadership Training Workshops

This workshop combines cutting-edge neuroscience, practical self-regulation strategies, and conscious leadership techniques to empower leaders with the tools they need to work with their own brains to lead with clarity, confidence, and compassion.