Innovation Through Human-Centered Design- Build Innovation Capabilities Within Your Organization

Participants

Open to the private sector only. Limited to 16 participants (first come first served basis). Program cost is covered by KFAS. Registration closes January 5, 2017.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for anyone who seeks to accelerate innovation within their organization, is interested in Human-Centered Design, or who wants to improve their skills in these areas. Ideal participants are experienced professionals in positions of influence within their organization, who can see the opportunity and aspire to create a culture of innovation. Because collaboration is a key driver of innovation, we encourage multiple attendees—spanning levels and functions—from any organization

Overview

INNOVATION IS CRUCIAL for most organizations, yet few people are equipped to innovate with confidence. Human-Centered Design can help. The discipline of developing solutions in service of people greatly increases the likelihood of truly innovative results. Whether you’re looking to grow a culture of innovation throughout your organization, prepare a team to be innovation catalysts, or just improve your own capabilities, this workshop is a great place to start.

Program Objectives

This 3-day workshop introduces participants to the LUMA System of Innovating for People—a flexible framework for practicing Human-Centered Design. Through a dynamic mix of lectures and hands-on activities, you will learn a versatile system that:
• Provides your teams with a repeatable way to innovate
• Helps you get more out of your direct customer research
• Measurably impacts your product development efforts
• Promotes productive interdisciplinary collaboration
• creative, effective alternatives to traditional brainstorming