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Design Thinking is a concept that's gained a lot of currency, but much of it outside L&D. How does it compare to design models often used in training design? What can it teach us for designing training? Why isn't it used more in L&D circles? We have answers to these questions and more, and as always, plenty of pratical tips.

00:22 Design Thinking: Science or Art?

02:49 Terry's three principles of Design Thinking

05:36 Design Thinking's relationship to process

08:12 The Design Council's Double Diamond

10:34 The five parts ('not steps!') of Design Thinking

12:49 Design Thinking as applied to bouldering problems

16:39 Feedback loops and evolution through Design Thinking

20:19 Case study: A long-running interview skills course

23:32 Case study: Creating a deck of cards as a design aid

24:48 Case Study: Designing for Digital Delivery course

25:40 A set of linked concepts

26:35 A conscious approach

27:14 Practical tips for empathising with your user

32:36 Problem definition and the 'How might we...?' question

34:20 Ideation using collaboration tools

35:37 Prototyping: better than a pilot

39:00 Testing your prototype

40:58 Design Thinking Resources

44:04 Summary

47:13 Sheridan's mini-topic: Using the right tools

Resource Links

Design Thinking for Educators: https://designthinkingforeducators.com/about-toolkit/

Design Thinking Playbook: https://medium.com/swlh/design-thinking-playbook-fab6dad7d2f7

Design Thinking for Social Innovation (including info on the Double Diamond and the 5 Elements): https://uxdesign.cc/design-thinking-an-enabler-for-social-innovation-a94ada5aa432

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