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Course Overview

Organizations today face problems that are increasingly complex, dynamic, and uncertain. Traditional problem-solving approaches often fall short in addressing these challenges. Design Thinking provides a structured, iterative methodology that combines empathy, ideation, prototyping, and testing to deliver innovative solutions.

Delivered by EuroQuest International Training, this ten-day course explores how Design Thinking and creative problem-solving techniques can be applied to organizational strategy, product innovation, and cultural transformation. Participants will engage with frameworks that place people at the center of solutions, enhance creativity, and ensure alignment with long-term goals.

The extended course structure provides participants with a comprehensive view of Design Thinking—from empathy and problem framing to solution prototyping and evaluation—equipping them with both conceptual depth and strategic foresight.

Course Benefits

• Apply design thinking frameworks to solve complex organizational challenges

• Enhance creativity and innovation in leadership and decision-making

• Build human-centered solutions aligned with strategic objectives

• Strengthen collaboration and cross-functional problem-solving

• Anticipate disruptions through foresight-driven innovation

Why Attend

This course enables participants to transform creativity into actionable strategies. By mastering design thinking, leaders can create innovative, people-focused solutions that drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Training Methodology

• Structured knowledge sessions

• Strategic discussions on design-led innovation

• Thematic case illustrations of creative problem-solving

• Scenario-based exploration of organizational challenges

• Conceptual frameworks and foresight-driven models

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Define and apply the principles of design thinking

• Frame problems effectively to uncover root challenges

• Use ideation techniques to generate innovative solutions

• Apply prototyping and testing methods in decision-making

• Strengthen collaboration through cross-functional problem-solving

• Integrate foresight into innovation and creativity processes

• Build organizational cultures that foster creativity and innovation

• Evaluate global best practices in design-led problem-solving

• Align creative solutions with governance and strategy

• Design sustainable systems for continuous innovation

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Design Thinking

• Principles and stages of design thinking

• Human-centered innovation frameworks

• Design thinking vs. traditional problem-solving

• Strategic role of design-led innovation

• Case perspectives on design-led success

Unit 2: Empathy and Human-Centered Research

• Understanding user needs and experiences

• Empathy mapping and observation techniques

• Behavioral insights for innovation

• Cross-cultural perspectives in empathy research

• Aligning empathy with business strategy

Unit 3: Problem Framing and Challenge Definition

• Identifying root causes of challenges

• Reframing problems to unlock solutions

• Tools for defining problem statements

• Governance perspectives in challenge framing

• Case examples of problem reframing success

Unit 4: Ideation and Creative Solution Generation

• Brainstorming and creative ideation methods

• Divergent and convergent thinking

• Creativity techniques for cross-functional teams

• Overcoming barriers to innovation

• Collaborative ideation case studies

Unit 5: Prototyping and Experimentation

• Prototyping strategies for innovation

• Low-fidelity vs. high-fidelity prototyping

• Experimentation as a problem-solving tool

• Governance considerations in prototyping

• Learning from rapid experimentation

Unit 6: Testing and Iteration

• Designing effective testing processes

• Gathering user and stakeholder feedback

• Iterative refinement strategies

• Metrics for evaluating solution effectiveness

• Case studies in iterative problem-solving

Unit 7: Creative Leadership and Innovation Culture

• Leadership skills for fostering creativity

• Building cultures of experimentation

• Encouraging psychological safety in teams

• Governance and accountability in innovation culture

• Sustaining creativity in large organizations

Unit 8: Tools and Techniques for Creative Problem Solving

• Structured creative thinking models

• Analytical vs. intuitive problem-solving

• Lateral thinking and systems thinking

• Scenario-based problem-solving frameworks

• Applying foresight to creative processes

Unit 9: Technology and Digital Tools in Design Thinking

• Digital platforms for collaboration

• AI and analytics in creative problem-solving

• Virtual prototyping and simulation tools

• Risks of over-reliance on technology

• Future digital horizons in design innovation

Unit 10: Strategic Foresight in Innovation

• Anticipating disruptions through design foresight

• Scenario planning for future challenges

• Linking foresight to design thinking outcomes

• Global megatrends and their impact on innovation

• Strategic resilience through foresight

Unit 11: Global Perspectives and Case Studies

• Best practices from global innovators

• Comparative perspectives on design thinking

• Case studies in creative problem-solving

• Cross-sector lessons in design-led innovation

• Strategic takeaways from global ecosystems

Unit 12: Designing Sustainable Innovation Systems

• Institutionalizing design thinking frameworks

• Embedding problem-solving in governance structures

• KPIs for innovation success

• Continuous improvement in creative systems

• Final consolidation of course insights

Target Audience

• Executives and business leaders

• Innovation and R&D professionals

• HR and organizational development leaders

• Entrepreneurs and product managers

• Strategy and foresight specialists

Target Competencies

• Design thinking and innovation strategy

• Creative leadership and problem-solving

• Empathy and human-centered research

• Prototyping and experimentation methods

• Governance and foresight in innovation

• Collaboration and team creativity

• Building sustainable innovation systems

Join the Design Thinking and Creative Problem Solving Training Course from EuroQuest International Training to master the frameworks that transform creativity into innovation and deliver strategic solutions to complex challenges.