Registration ends 07.4.2026 at 23:59 h

In an era defined by rapid change and uncertainty, companies require more than just managing the present, they need the capacity to innovate and anticipate future trends. The seminar offers a comprehensive exploration of both theoretical principles and practical skills in "Design Thinking and Futures Thinking":

Participants learn about the design thinking model and the associated process steps. Through practical participation in an innovation exercise, participants learn first-hand about idea generation and empathetic interaction with the user. They experience the importance of prototyping in problem solving and understand the meaning of customer-oriented approaches. Through active engagement, participants develop a practical understanding of how design thinking fosters a culture of entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Futures Thinking empowers individuals and organizations to manage the complexity of tomorrow. This methodology has similarities with Design Thinking, as it also focuses on users and their needs. Futures literacy becomes an invaluable competency that enables people and organizations to imagine and prepare for future scenarios. It helps to deal with ambiguity, adapt to change while responding to current needs and anticipating future outcomes. Participants will explore emerging trends and strategies to intelligently and creatively position organizations and align products and services with future needs.

The seminar explores the functionality of Design Thinking and Futures Thinking, emphasizing their respective potentials. Participants experience and understand the methods and learn to evaluate the process.

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