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 Duration 7 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Design Thinking for Internal Clients

  • Review of Design Thinking principles and stages
  • Emphasis on Empathize and Define within the internal client context
  • Enhancing collaboration and operational efficiency through this approach

Stage 1: Empathize (Core Focus)

  • Active listening and empathetic communication techniques
  • Empathy exercises: adopting the perspective of internal clients
  • Role-plays: simulating interactions with internal stakeholders
  • Collaborative activity: mapping pain points to genuine needs using empathy maps

Stage 2: Define (Applied to Real Needs)

  • Transitioning from pain points to needs: converting insights into action
  • Group workshop: redefining issues from the client’s perspective
  • Drafting clear, actionable problem statements (POVs)

Managing Resistance to Change and Building Relationships

  • Recognizing and addressing resistance from internal clients
  • Simulation: managing resistance scenarios with empathy and clarity
  • Techniques to foster collaboration and acceptance of new solutions

Practical Application and Group Workshop

  • Co-creation activity: redesigning a process based on identified needs
  • Collaborative development of improvement opportunities
  • Plenary feedback session: sharing insights and committing to actions

Closing and Next Steps

  • Individual and team commitments to integrate empathy into daily work
  • Strategies for sustaining client-focused dialogue and follow-up

Requirements

  • Fundamental grasp of teamwork and workplace communication
  • Readiness to engage in practical and collaborative exercises

Target Audience

  • Service and operations teams
  • Team leaders and managers
  • Professionals interfacing with internal clients (procurement, IT, HR, facilities)

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