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Design Thinking

High Speed Introduction

Teams & Organizations

1/2 day - 1 day

Face to Face

English | Ducth

Discover the power of human-centered problem solving in an energetic, hands-on session. Experience all 5 phases of Design Thinking while building stronger team collaboration and unlocking creative potential. Half a day that let’s your team experience and reflect on how they approach challenges.

What is it?

Design Thinking is about problem solving, looking at your work and the world around you with fresh eyes, thinking critically about different possible outcomes. It's about stepping back, observing, and questioning assumptions before jumping to solutions. More than ever, this is still important today.

In this highly interactive workshop, your team will journey through all 5 phases of Design Thinking using a fun, fictional case study. You'll leave energized, connected as a team, and equipped with the basics of a systematic approach to tackling any challenge that comes your way.

What you will walk away with

Systematic problem-solving - A structured method for tackling complex challenges your team can apply anywhere.
Enhanced team collaboration - Experience how different perspectives strengthen solutions and build stronger working relationships.
Confidence in uncertainty - Turn overwhelming challenges into actionable progress step-by-step.
High energy - work together under pressure in a playful way and have fun.

Who it's for

For teams ready to embrace human-centered thinking and creative collaboration. Perfect for teams wanting to build stronger collaboration while learning a powerful problem-solving approach.

For organizations wanting to introduce Design Thinking culture and mindset across departments to drive innovation and customer-centricity. Ideal for companies looking to give employees a taste of systematic innovation approaches without major time investment.

"A great way for a new team to experience Design Thinking together. A fun afternoon with learning."
Merel
"The energy was incredible, and seeing my usually quiet team members come alive with creative ideas was amazing."
Nathan, Marketing Lead
"A great way for a new team to experience Design Thinking together. A fun afternoon with learning."
Merel
"The energy was incredible, and seeing my usually quiet team members come alive with creative ideas was amazing."
Nathan, Marketing Lead
"A great way for a new team to experience Design Thinking together. A fun afternoon with learning."
Merel
"The energy was incredible, and seeing my usually quiet team members come alive with creative ideas was amazing."
Nathan, Marketing Lead
"A great way for a new team to experience Design Thinking together. A fun afternoon with learning."
Merel
"The energy was incredible, and seeing my usually quiet team members come alive with creative ideas was amazing."
Nathan, Marketing Lead

"A great way for a new team to experience Design Thinking together. A fun afternoon with learning."
Merel
"The energy was incredible, and seeing my usually quiet team members come alive with creative ideas was amazing."
Nathan, Marketing Lead
"A great way for a new team to experience Design Thinking together. A fun afternoon with learning."
Merel
"The energy was incredible, and seeing my usually quiet team members come alive with creative ideas was amazing."
Nathan, Marketing Lead
"A great way for a new team to experience Design Thinking together. A fun afternoon with learning."
Merel
"The energy was incredible, and seeing my usually quiet team members come alive with creative ideas was amazing."
Nathan, Marketing Lead
"A great way for a new team to experience Design Thinking together. A fun afternoon with learning."
Merel
"The energy was incredible, and seeing my usually quiet team members come alive with creative ideas was amazing."
Nathan, Marketing Lead

How it works

Duration: Half-day intensive workshop to shortly experience all 5 Design Thinking phases
Format: Face to face only
Language: English and Dutch / Nederlands
Team size: 8-20 participants optimal for dynamic interaction
Facilitated by: Experienced Orange Minds facilitators
Approach: Mix of knowledge sharing and hands-on activities using a fictional case study
Geographical coverage: Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Asia

From our HUMAN+AI lab

Pure human thinking experience - no AI assistance during the workshop.
While AI can generate ideas, this training focuses on the human skills of empathy and observation.

About the Orange Minds HUMAN+AI LAB

In Our AI research lab we explore how AI can be deployed within innovation and facilitation. We translate our own internal research into new applications to make our and your work smarter and more creative.

Overview

Training

Design Thinking - High Speed Introduction

Half-day interactive workshop introducing Design Thinking methodology through hands-on experience.

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Includes

Professional facilitation by experienced Orange Minds facilitators
All materials, templates, and supplies
Fictional case study tailored to be engaging and relevant
Take-away resources for continued application
Team photos and documentation of your prototypes

Prerequisites

Possible Additions

Games

Design Thinking - the board game experience

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Design Thinking - Applied learning

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from the Design Thinking, the Board Game?

How is this different from the Design Thinking, the Board Game?

This training is a half-day workshop using a fictional case study, while Design Thinking the Board game is a multi-day board game experience with real business challenges. This version is perfect for introduction and team building.

Why use a fictional case study instead of our real challenges?

Why use a fictional case study instead of our real challenges?

Fictional cases let teams focus purely on learning methodology without getting stuck in company politics or existing assumptions. You can upgrade to custom case studies.

How many people can participate?

How many people can participate?

8-20 participants works best for dynamic interaction and hands-on activities. Larger groups can be accommodated with multiple facilitators.

What if our team has never done anything creative like this?

What if our team has never done anything creative like this?

Perfect! The workshop is designed for all experience levels. The fictional case study makes it safe to experiment and try new approaches.

Can this work for senior leadership teams?

Can this work for senior leadership teams?

Absolutely. Many leadership teams use this to experience collaborative problem-solving and see how Design Thinking can transform their approach to complex challenges. They typically love it because it’s so hands-on and different from their day-to-day work but very relevant for how they engage with their teams.