Design Thinking Training in Nepal

Design Thinking is a human-centric methodology for solving problems through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. This course version emphasizes the Empathize stage, focusing on linking previously identified pain points to the actual requirements of internal clients and utilizing dynamic, collaborative activities to turn insights into actionable results.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level teams and leaders who want to enhance their empathy skills, strengthen relationships with internal clients, and convert pain points into meaningful opportunities for improvement.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Utilize empathy-based techniques to uncover and validate client needs.
• Translate mapped pain points into clear, actionable needs.
• Participate in dynamic role-plays and simulations to practice client-centered conversations.
• Collaboratively redefine problem statements from the client’s perspective.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and guided discussions.
• Dynamic, hands-on role-plays and empathy exercises.
• Group workshops for collaborative problem reframing.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized version tailored to a specific internal process (e.g., procurement or equipment provisioning), please contact us to arrange.

Design Thinking is a human-centric approach to problem-solving that leverages empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. By concentrating on the initial two phases—Empathize and Define—teams can gain a deeper understanding of internal clients and accurately pinpoint the problems that need addressing.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or on-site, is designed for beginner to intermediate-level teams and leaders who aim to strengthen their relationships with internal clients, minimize resistance to change, and enhance operational efficiency through practical, collaborative techniques.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Employ active listening and interviewing strategies to extract valuable insights about internal clients.
• Develop empathy maps to document user needs and pain points.
• Distinguish between actual root causes and perceived issues using tools such as the 5 Whys and problem trees.
• Formulate clear, actionable problem statements (POVs) to guide the solution development process.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical, hands-on exercises and role-plays.
• Group workshops and plenary feedback sessions.

Customization Options

• To request a customized version tailored to a specific internal process (e.g., procurement or equipment provisioning), please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Nepal (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to understand and apply Design Thinking methodologies to drive innovation and improve business solutions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles of Design Thinking and its role in innovation.
• Apply the five phases of Design Thinking to problem-solving.
• Utilize ideation techniques and tools to foster creativity.
• Implement Design Thinking strategies to improve processes and enhance efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training in Nepal (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level participants who wish to solve everyday workplace challenges through gamification techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the core principles of Design Thinking and how they apply to problem-solving.
• Integrate gamification techniques to boost engagement and drive innovation.
• Create creative and practical solutions for common workplace issues.
• Work effectively across teams to put problem-solving strategies into action.
• Utilise iterative methods to hone solutions through feedback and experimentation.

This instructor-led, live training in Nepal (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level leaders and HR professionals who wish to learn and apply Design Thinking methodologies to foster innovation, enhance problem-solving capabilities, and engage teams effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Equip participants with tools and methodologies to foster innovation and team engagement.
• Develop skills in empathy mapping, ideation, and prototyping for solving complex challenges.
• Apply Design Thinking principles to leadership and HR scenarios.
• Promote a culture of innovation within tech teams.

This instructor-led, live training in Nepal (online or onsite) is aimed at persons who wish to learn how to carry out a successful design sprint within their organization.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Reduce the risk of bringing a new product to market.
• Gather feedback from customers on a new concept, before the product is built.
• Stir up creativity in a team to make critical decisions, faster.

In this instructor-led, live workshop held in Nepal (online or onsite), participants will learn how to apply the five stages of Design Thinking to better understand the problems experienced by end-users of a product or service, then develop the best approach for resolving them.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use creative strategies to match customers' needs with technologically feasible solutions.
• Formulate a strategy to increase customer value and enhance product and service offerings.

Overview:

The Design Thinking (DT) process comprises five distinct stages: empathize, define the problem, ideate, prototype, and test.

In an increasingly complex world, we often encounter problems that require specialized approaches. Design Thinking serves as a vital tool for navigating such complexity. By mastering design thinking, individuals can address complex issues more effectively, enhance their communication and persuasion skills, improve business outcomes, and elevate both organizational and personal behavior and performance.

• Understanding DT: Learning from people and the problem at hand, identifying patterns, designing a model (including model drift), testing the model, evaluating it, and re-engineering as necessary.
• The interplay between DT, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
• DT methods and tools: including personas, stakeholder maps, customer journey maps, service blueprints, and business model innovation.
• Application of DT: cultivating a design mindset, driving disruptive innovation, adopting an iterative approach, using agile estimation techniques, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, leadership readiness, communication skills, technological savviness, forward thinking, intercultural and ethical competency, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, negotiating skills, and conflict resolution.

Objectives:

• To grasp the fundamentals and nuances of DT.
• To explore key concepts, factors, theories, types, and models within DT.
• To experiment with, experience, and practice DT.

Delivery:

This one-day (4-hour) training course is structured as follows:

• Lectures (40%): Presentation of theories, concepts, models, and interactive discussions.
• Group exercises (30%): Activities involving group dynamics, games, group discussions, and mock conflict resolution.
• Individual activities (15%): Tasks such as writing, designing, and peer discussions.
• Other components (15%): Videos and reading materials.

Note: Due to the interactive nature of this course, there is a minimum group size requirement of 3 participants.