Creativity in problem solving and decision-making

Course Details:

 TRAINING OBJECTIVES  :

  • Understand how to apply the system dynamics and design thinking methods to design policies that lead the organisation to higher performance
  • View problems from the perspectives of multiple stakeholders
  • Explore powerful analytical tools and techniques that bring together different views
  • Practice lean and agile analysis, planning and management techniques
  • Judge and select a point of view in complex scenarios that corresponds with the most typical and the most specific circumstances
  • Participate in groups exploring familiar and new problems
  • Evaluate long-term drivers for change and the potential actions against organisational needs

 

TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: Introduction to Dealing with Complexity
  • Introduction – the problem of problem-solving
  • System Dynamics and Design Thinking – an overview
  • Recognising complex problems and complex solutions
  • Characteristics of complex problems and the associated risks
  • The modelling process – from understanding to design
  • What does complexity mean in practice?
Day 2: Developing Strategic Scenarios 
  • Complexity in strategy, operations and projects
  • The role of scenario planning
  • The learning cycle in strategy development and implementation
  • The role of strategic risk management
  • Understanding the impact of partnerships and alliances on complexity and risk
  • How can System Dynamics and Design Thinking help?
Day 3: System Dynamics Tools 
  • Recognising and modelling causal loops
  • The value of understanding Stocks and Flows
  • Understanding complexity: System Dynamics in action
  • Modelling growth (Innovation and New Product Development)
  • Exploring the role of positive feedback on business growth
  • Tools for modelling dynamic situations
Day 4: Design Thinking Tools 
  • What is Design Thinking? – 10 Principles
  • The IDEO approach
  • A Design Thinking Process
  • The Toyota Way – 14 Principles
  • Applying Divergent and Convergent Thinking
  • Applying Design Thinking Tools
Day 5: How to Create and Optimise Value 
  • Integrating System Dynamics, Design Thinking, Agile and Lean
  • The power of visual thinking
  • The role of prototyping, experiments and Kaizen
  • Solving a difficult business problem in practice
  • How to apply these methods in your organization
  • Next steps and commitment to action
     

Date & Location

Sun - 06 Oct 2024 - Dubai

Date : Sun - 06 Oct 2024
Duration : 5 days
Place : Dubai
Language : Arabic
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Sun - 16 Feb 2025 - London

Date : Sun - 16 Feb 2025
Duration : 5 days
Place : London
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