AMS Graduate Life Design Lab

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Life is a journey, start designing today! What could your future lives be?

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See how they're using it in industry?

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝—it’s a game-changer in the way we approach problem-solving in business. Imagine having the tools to tackle even the most complex challenges with creativity, empathy, and precision. That’s what Design Thinking offers.

Join our Strategic Innovation Through Design Thinking workshop on September 18th - 19th, where you’ll dive deep into this transformative methodology.

Here’s what you’ll gain:

👥 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: Learn how to truly understand your customers' needs and challenges by putting yourself in their shoes.

🔍 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨: It’s not just about solving problems—it’s about identifying the right problems to solve. We’ll show you how to frame challenges in a way that leads to innovative solutions.

💡 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: Tap into your creative potential with brainstorming techniques that encourage out-of-the-box thinking.

🔨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭: Turn your ideas into tangible prototypes that you can test and refine. This hands-on approach ensures that your solutions are practical, viable, and ready for implementation.

🎯 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Design Thinking isn’t just about ideas—it’s about bringing those ideas to life. Learn how to implement your solutions in a way that drives real business success.

This workshop is perfect for leaders, managers, and innovators who want to bring a fresh perspective to their organizations and solve problems in a way that leads to sustainable growth.

𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠? We’d love to hear it! Let’s brainstorm together—drop us a line at [email protected], and let’s turn those ideas into action! 📧

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🔍 Looking to spark creativity and problem-solving in your classroom?
💡 Here are some expert-backed tips for implementing Design Thinking, shared by educators who’ve successfully integrated it into their teaching practices.

✅ Continuous Learning: Teachers should engage in ongoing professional development to master both the tools and group management in Design Thinking.
✅ Be Flexible: Design Thinking adapts to the unique needs of each class—don’t be afraid to modify your approach to suit your students.
✅ Active Listening: Understand what your students need by honing your listening skills. It’s all about responding to their feedback!
✅ Visual Tools Work: Use visual aids and digital platforms like Miro or Mural to encourage interaction and streamline documentation.
✅ Start Small: Introduce the methodology gradually—begin with the empathy phase or idea generation to ease students in.
✅ Involve Ambassadors: Engage professionals or experienced peers to promote Design Thinking in your classroom.
✅ Foster Inclusivity: Pair students with different skill levels to ensure balanced, cooperative learning for everyone.
✅ Real-World Relevance: Bring real-life situations into lessons to show students the practical application of their learning.

Ready to give it a try? Check out the full Good Practice Guide for more insights!
👉 Visit dt4vet.eu/training

09/07/2024

It's coming up soon again in person career fair September 20th!

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