- Team check-in (getting to know the participants, their context and their expectations of the training)
- Refreshing the design thinking process and creating a common understanding of terms and methods
- The right mindset as a central basis and prerequisite
- Design thinking in the context of the digital VUCA world and in interaction with other agile methods (business model generation, lean startup & scrum)
- Formulation of good design thinking challenges

Design thinking mindset & method (1 day)

- Flow and context of the 3 phases of the problem space: „understand", „observe" and „point of view".
- Building & deepening the design thinking toolbox, part I (participants switch between coach and participant role): semantic analysis, charette, user journey,  jobs to be done, interview techniques, storytelling, problem statements
- Tips, tricks & pitfalls in setting up and using the individual toolbox

Design thinking facilitation toolbox: user research (2 days)

Module 1

- Check-in and recapitulation of module 1 and the tasks from the online course
- Deep dive into the user journey as an independent tool
- Flow and context of the 3 phases of the solution space: „ideation", „prototyping" and „testing".
- Building & deepening the design thinking toolbox, part II (participants switch between coach and participant roles): ideation and brainstorming techniques (e.g. crazy 8, role models, quiet vs. loud, etc), synthesis tool
- Basics and tools of the lean startup method
- Tips, tricks & pitfalls in setting up and using the individual toolbox

Design thinking facilitation toolbox: solution development (2 days)

Module 2

- Check-in and recap of module 2 as well as the tasks from the online course.
- Management of design thinking in organisations (culture, organizational structures & leadership in the context of design thinking)
- Tips & tricks for successful design thinking projects (possible starting points for design thinking projects, stakeholder management, key figures)
- Conception and planning of design thinking projects (goal definition, team, challenges/opportunities, milestones)
- Workshop conception: flow charts, tools & agendas
- Rooms & materials for design thinking workshops

Design thinking implementation, projects & workshops (2 days)

Module 3

- Check-in and recapitulation of module 1-3 and the tasks from the online course
- Development of the ideal vision "I as a design thinking coach"
- Planning the simulated design thinking project for the 2nd day (setting up agendas and selecting tools)
- Coaching simulation (participants alternate in the roles of coaches & workshop participants) across all phases of the design thinking process
- Feedback and reflection on individual coaching styles
- Team organization and building an effective meeting and workshop culture
- Tips & tricks for facilitation, conflict solving & communication
- Reflection on the training and definition of next steps: what do the participants intend to do for themselves, their team and their organization?
- Awarding of certificates

Design thinking coaching simulation & practice transfer (3 days)

Module 4

- Cancellation free of charge up to 21 days before the start of training
- Flexible group size with one or more trainers
- Conducted in German or English language

Details for companies

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Our formats

Agenda

Brainbirds certification included

The focus on you

Customizable, modular, and integral concept

Effective solutions

Inspiring training courses with future relevance for lasting personnel development

Modern learning

Extreme flexibility in terms of the location, direction, content, and length

Additional services

Reliable logistics and additionally bookable marketing and/or organization package

The Brainbirds promise

Between the modules you will work on individual or group tasks, which take about 2-5h per module.

How much time do you have to invest between modules?

It does not require any testing. The path is the goal.

Is a final exam necessary to pass the training?

We have not had our training certified. We collect the preferences of the participants before and during the training and adapt modules according to these wishes as needed. In this way, we also work directly on the agile product. No institute allows such a customer- and user-centered adaptation of the content.

Is the training state-approved?

Open questions?

- … teach the right attitude needed for successful projects and radiate confidence when leading others.
- … help teams and companies to successfully generate user-centered ideas with the right design thinking toolkit.
- … bring about an improvement in the quality of cooperation within the teams.
- … progressively establish design thinking projects within the company.

After the design thinking coach training, you will be able to …

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Brainbirds Trainer Dennis Fischer präsentiert im Brainbirds Studio

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Design thinking coach training

- … you are fascinated by design thinking as a mindset and process linked to user-centered innovation development.
- … you want to gain more in-depth knowledge of the methodical building blocks used in agile innovation development.
- … you need supervisors and facilitators for innovation processes within the company.
- … you wish to play a part in further establishing design thinking within the company.

The design thinking coach training is suitable for you,  if …

Participant in the Design Thinking Coach Training

"Very instructive topic in a stimulating atmosphere, conveyed by pleasant trainers..."

- Team check-in (getting to know the participants, their context and their expectations of the training)
- Refreshing the Design Thinking process and creating a common understanding of terms and methods
- The right mindset as a central basis and prerequisite
- Design Thinking in the context of the digital VUCA world and in interaction with other agile methods (Business Model Generation, Lean Startup & Scrum)
- Formulation of good Design Thinking Challenges

Design Thinking Mindset & Method (1 day)

- Flow and context of the 3 phases of the problem space: "Understand", "Observe" and "Point Of View".
- Building & deepening the Design Thinking Toolbox, Part I (participants switch between coach and participant role): Semantic Analysis, Charette, User Journey, Jobs To Be Done, Interview Techniques, Storytelling, Problem statements
- Tips, tricks & pitfalls in setting up and using the individual toolbox

Design Thinking Facilitation Toolbox: User Research (2 days)

Modul 1

- Check-in and recapitulation of module 1 and the tasks from the online course
- Deep dive into the User Journey as an independent tool
- Flow and context of the 3 phases of the solution space: "Ideation", "Prototyping" and "Testing".
- Building & deepening the Design Thinking Toolbox, Part II (participants switch between coach and participant roles): ideation and brainstorming techniques (e.g. Crazy 8, Role Models, Quiet vs. Loud, etc), synthesis tool
- Basics and tools of the Lean Startup Method
- Tips, tricks & pitfalls in setting up and using the individual toolbox

Design Thinking Facilitation Toolbox: Solution Development (2 days)

Modul 2

- Check-in and recap of module 2 as well as the tasks from the online course.
- Management of Design Thinking in organisations (culture, organisational structures & leadership in the context of Design Thinking)
- Tips & tricks for successful Design Thinking projects (possible starting points for Design Thinking projects, stakeholder management, key figures)
- Conception and planning of Design Thinking projects (goal definition, team, challenges/opportunities, milestones)
- Workshop conception: flow charts, tools & agendas
- Rooms & materials for Design Thinking workshops

Design Thinking Implementation, Projects & Workshops (2 days)

Modul 3

- Check-in and recapitulation of module 1-3 and the tasks from the online course
- Development of the ideal vision "I as a Design Thinking Coach"
- Planning the simulated Design Thinking project for the 2nd day (setting up agendas and selecting tools)
- Coaching simulation (participants alternate in the roles of coaches & workshop participants) across all phases of the Design Thinking process
- Feedback and reflection on individual coaching styles
- Team organization and building an effective meeting and workshop culture
- Tips & tricks for facilitation, conflict solving & communication
- Reflection on the training and definition of Next Steps: what do the participants intend to do for themselves, their team and their organization?
- Awarding of certificates

Design Thinking Coaching Simulation & Practice Transfer  (2 days)

Modul 4

- Between the modules we hold remote exchange events for all those who are in training
- The participation in the events is voluntary
- Invitations to the events are sent automatically

Remote exchange between the modules (90 min.)

Additional Event

- Cancellation free of charge up to 21 days before the seminar begins
- Small groups with max. 12 participants
- Possible rebooking in case of illness

Details for individual booker

Effective training courses

Inspiring learning content with future relevance for lasting development

Interactive, multimedia face-to-face and online formats delivered by experts

Personal service

Reliable contacts who deal with your inquiries before, during, and after the training

The Brainbirds experience

Basic knowledge of the design thinking method. At best you attend our design thinking seminar with a 50% discount in combination with the training.

What prior knowledge do I need to have?

How much time do I have to invest between modules?

- … teach the right attitude needed for successful projects and radiate confidence when leading others.
- … help teams and companies to successfully generate user-centered ideas with the right design thinking toolkit.
- … help teams to bring about an improvement in the quality of cooperation.
- … progressively establish design thinking projects within the company.

- … you are fascinated by design thinking as a mental attitude and process for user-centered innovation development.
- … you want to gain more in-depth knowledge of the methodical building blocks used in agile innovation development.
- … you need supervisors and facilitators for innovation processes within the company.
- … you want to play a part in further establishing design thinking within the company.

The design thinking coach training is suitable for you, if …

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