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Design thinking is a powerful approach to innovation and brand differentiation, focused on creating experiences that delight customers. Complete these activities to understand and apply knowledge of design thinking principles to develop solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences.
View detailsUsing critical thinking and creativity to identify potential solutions to problems is a key modern workplace skill. Critical thinking is about framing the situation, uncovering new realities and ideas, drawing upon diverse perspectives, and using sound judgment. These learning activities will help you improve your ability to solve problems by thinking about how you approach them, who to involve in the process, and how to measure outcomes of success.
View detailsDesign thinking is a powerful approach to innovation and brand differentiation, focused on creating experiences that delight customers. Complete these activities to understand and apply knowledge of design thinking principles to develop solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences. Start by reviewing the toolkit and taking the Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner course to earn the badge
View detailsYour ability to solve problems is a skill that can be developed and enhanced. Problem solving is about thinking about how to approach problems, who to involve in the process to solve them, and how to measure the outcome so that you know you and your team are successful. These learning activities will help you develop the skills and behaviors required to solve problems and implement solutions more efficiently by using a systematic process that involves creative and critical thinking.
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