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14 hours

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Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Beginner

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  • In this course, developed at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, we will introduce you to the design thinking process
  • It is a project-based course in which you will identify a human-centered problem that you want to solve
  • We will focus our attention on the first seven steps of our 14-Step design thinking process
  • We?ll guide you through crafting and carrying out a research plan that helps you answer the question, ?What is?? You will gather and identify important insights about the needs and wants of others and use this information to identify the attributes of an ideal solution

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Curriculum

Insights into Design Thinking

Introduction to the Design Thinking Specialization

Curriculum Map

Supplemental Course Book Overview

Meet Jeanne Liedtka

What is Design Thinking?

The Four Questions of Design Thinking

The Essences of Design Thinking

The Good Kitchen: Design Thinking in Action

The Good Kitchen: What Is?

The Good Kitchen : What If, What Wows, What Works?

Wicked vs. Tame Problems

Step 1: Identifying an Opportunity

Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing Your Course Project

Course Overview and Requirements

Welcome to Week 1

Project Activity - Step 1, Identifying an Opportunity

Week 1 Quiz

Project Planning

Framing the Business Case

Embracing the Rollercoaster Ride as a Team

Step 2: Scope Your Project

Step 3: Draft Your Design Brief

Health Care Vignette

Welcome to Week 2

Project Activity - Design Brief

Week 2 Quiz

What Is?

Step 4: Make Your Project Plan

Step 4: Make Your People Plan

Step 4: Make Your Research Plan

Step 5: Do Your Research

Ethnographic Research: Example Stories

Ethnographic Research: Choosing Good Participants

Ethnographic Research: Conducting Interviews

The Pain Curve

Welcome to Week 3

Project Activity - Steps 4 and 5

Week 3 Quiz

The Innovation Mindset

Finding Opportunities to Innovate

The Physics of Growth

Why is Innovation So Hard to Do in Organizations?

Overcoming a Growth Gridlock

What Does a Prepared Mind Look Like?

Meet George and Geoff

Understanding Differences in Mindset

The Importance of Repertoire and Empathy

How Do We Help George Succeed ?

Assessing Your Mindset and Repertoire

Welcome to Week 4

Project Activity - Continue Field Work

Week 4 Quiz

If Anything Were Possible

MeYouHealth: The Biggest Challenge

MeYouHealth: What Is? - Conducting Research

MeYouHealth: What Is? - Emerging Patterns

MeYouHealth: What If? - Generating Ideas

Step 6: Identify Insights

Step 6: Hosting a Gallery Walk

Step 7: Establish Design Criteria

Capturing Your Project's Payback

The Impact of Expertise

Giving and Receiving Feedback

Week 5 Overview

Overview - Insights and Design Criteria

Week 5 Quiz

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    Important Dates

    May 25, 2024
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