Applying Design Thinking to Design, Prototype, and Test your New Workshop
This practical program helps you design, prototype and test your new workshop using design thinking principles presented in concise videos and brief supporting materials.
- Design Thinking Basics for Facilitators: Key concepts of how design thinking applies to creating effective workshops.
- Prototyping Techniques: Methods to prototype your program, from a basic session plan worksheet to white boarding.
- Testing and Feedback: How to test your prototypes with real audiences, gather feedback, and iterate.
Program Curriculum
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StartWhat New Workshop or Session Might you Design, Facilitate (and Make your Project)? (7:16)
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StartIntroduction to Workshop Design: Learn the essentials of designing a workshop, training class, or session. (1:20)
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StartPrototyping and Testing Your Material
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StartFinding Your Audience: Tips and strategies for getting participants for your prototype sessions. (10:32)
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StartPrototyping Methods: Practical steps for creating and testing prototypes, in a group setting or one-on one. (79:53)
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StartSession Design Prototype Worksheet
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StartFeedback and Iteration: Techniques for collecting feedback and refining your program based on audience insights. (16:41)
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StartQuick-Reference Guide (PDF)
Your Instructor
Darin Eich, Ph.D. designs and facilitates innovation workshops and design thinking training for organizations, universities, and leadership teams. He is the founder of InnovationTraining.org and has designed programs for 100+ organizations. He also leads facilitation training and gives interactive keynotes where audiences take part instead of just listening. He is the author of The Design Thinking Mindset, Innovation Step-by-Step, and Root Down & Branch Out.
Darin's passion involves helping people to become themselves, find and live their strengths, and become more creative, innovative and successful leaders. He also helps institutions develop leadership programs and retreats, and he shares new tools and ideas through Innovation Learning.
A variety of organizations listed below have utilized Darin's innovative facilitation, consulting, keynotes & workshops, and leadership development programs for training and innovation. Our programs and expertise have also been featured in various media publications.
