Design Thinking for Social Innovation
Learn to apply design thinking to tackle social sector challenges and drive meaningful change in this comprehensive course.
Learn to apply design thinking to tackle social sector challenges and drive meaningful change in this comprehensive course.
This course introduces design thinking as a powerful approach to solving complex problems in the social sector. Participants will learn how to apply human-centered design techniques to understand issues, generate innovative ideas, and create effective solutions for nonprofit organizations and social enterprises. The curriculum covers the four key questions of design thinking: What is? What if? What wows? and What works? Through real-world case studies from diverse areas such as healthcare, education, and community development, students will gain practical insights into implementing design thinking in various social contexts. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, with opportunities to practice tools like journey mapping, stakeholder analysis, and prototyping. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the mindset and methods to drive innovation and create meaningful impact in the social sector.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of design thinking and its application in the social sector
Learn to frame problems effectively using the "What is?" question and ethnographic research techniques
Develop skills in ideation and creative problem-solving through the "What if?" phase
Gain experience in evaluating and refining ideas using the "What wows?" approach
Learn how to prototype and test solutions in real-world contexts with the "What works?" methodology
Apply design thinking tools such as journey mapping, stakeholder analysis, and storytelling
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This course includes:
272 Minutes PreRecorded video
4 quizzes, 1 peer review
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to design thinking for social innovation. Participants will learn how to apply human-centered design techniques to address complex challenges in the nonprofit and social sectors. The curriculum covers the four key questions of the design thinking process: What is? What if? What wows? and What works? Through case studies from diverse areas such as healthcare, education, and community development, students will gain practical insights into implementing design thinking in various social contexts. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, with opportunities to practice tools like journey mapping, stakeholder analysis, and prototyping. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the mindset and methods to drive innovation and create meaningful impact in social organizations.
DESIGN THINKING FUNDAMENTALS
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, AND ASKING "WHAT IS?"
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
A MINDSET FOR INNOVATION, AND ASKING "WHAT IF?"
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
ASKING "WHAT WOWS?" AND "WHAT WORKS?"
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
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Expert in Design Thinking and Business Innovation
Jeanne M. Liedtka is a faculty member at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, where she also served as Chief Learning Officer at United Technologies Corporation. She specializes in design thinking, innovation, and leading growth, teaching both MBA and executive education courses. Her research focuses on design-led innovation, particularly in the government and social sectors, and she is the author of several influential books, including Designing for Growth and The Catalyst. Liedtka's work has received numerous accolades for its impact on corporate strategy and education.
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