Design Thinking Leadership Workshop

Foster innovation.

Empower your team.

Create lasting impact.

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A Design Thinking Leadership Workshop is a strategic session for executives to learn how to foster a culture of innovation, empower teams, and create the right conditions for design thinking to thrive.

What you’ll learn

You’ll learn how to apply design thinking as a leadership tool to foster innovation, improve decision-making, and drive user-centered change in your organization. You’ll explore how empathy, collaboration, and iteration can help teams work more effectively, and how to champion a culture of human-centered problem-solving at scale.

Who will benefit

This workshop is designed for executives, team leaders, and decision-makers who want to embed design thinking into their leadership approach. If you oversee strategy, innovation, product development, or team performance, this will help you lead with clarity, encourage cross-functional collaboration, and make better business decisions.

Why it matters

Leadership isn’t just about setting direction—it’s about creating an environment where great ideas can thrive. Design-led organizations consistently outperform their peers because they prioritize user experience, collaboration, and adaptability. By adopting design thinking as a leadership approach, you can empower your teams, drive innovation, and create meaningful business impact.

When to do one

If you’re navigating organizational change, facing challenges in team alignment, or looking for new ways to drive innovation and problem-solving, this workshop is for you. It’s especially valuable when launching new initiatives, scaling design thinking within a company, or improving executive collaboration.

How to get started

Reach out via the contact form and we’ll schedule a call.

What to Expect

1 / Download on workshop details

You’ll receive all the key information—agenda, objectives, and expectations—so you know what the workshop will cover and how to prepare. We’ll also determine whether an in-person or virtual format is best for your team.

2 / Identifying workshop participants

We’ll work with you to select the right leaders and decision-makers to ensure meaningful discussions and effective collaboration. The goal is to have a diverse group of leaders who can influence change and drive design thinking within the organization.

3 / Scheduling the workshop

We’ll coordinate a time that fits your team’s availability, ensuring that key decision-makers can fully engage. Whether it’s a one-day in-person session or a multi-day virtual series, we’ll structure it for maximum impact.

4 / Pre-workshop participant briefing

Before the workshop, we’ll provide (light) pre-work and context-setting exercises to help participants come prepared with relevant challenges, goals, and insights. This ensures we can dive straight into meaningful discussions and activities.

5 / Workshop delivery

During the session, participants will engage in interactive discussions, hands-on exercises, and leadership-driven problem-solving activities. You’ll explore real-world case studies, learn key design thinking principles, and develop strategies for embedding innovation and collaboration into leadership practices.

6 / Post-workshop support

After the workshop, we’ll provide follow-up resources, action plans, and optional coaching to help you apply what you’ve learned. We’ll ensure you have the tools and support to drive real change within your teams and organization.

Virtual vs. In-Person

Choosing between virtual and in-person workshops depends on your goals, team, and how you collaborate best. Virtual workshops are flexible, accessible, and cost-effective. In-person workshops boost teamwork, creativity, and energy. Here’s how we structure each type.

Location:

Conducted via Zoom(for face-to-face interaction) and Miro(for virtual whiteboarding). 

Duration:

Three 3.5 hour sessions

Participation:

20 participants maximum | 10 participants per facilitator

Location:

Conducted in-person, usually at client-site

Duration:

One 8.5 hour session

Participation:

20 participants maximum | 10 participants per facilitator

Great pace… good mix of “lecture” and exercises… very relevant and applicable to our roles

- 2024 Workshop Participant