Summary
Senior professionals need the ability to interpret context, make sound decisions, align stakeholders, and lead change with credibility. This course develops practical capability in Design Thinking & Innovation so leaders can think more strategically and execute with greater clarity and influence. In this Design Thinking & Innovation Training Course in Seoul, participants build practical capability in Design Thinking & Innovation with focus on change readiness, user adoption, and practical implementation. The programme is designed for organisations in Seoul that want more consistent delivery, clearer judgement, and more reliable workplace adoption.
The programme goes beyond theory to explore how Design Thinking & Innovation works in practice — covering what successful adoption requires, where most teams underperform, and how participants can implement what they learn right away within their own teams.
Audience
- leaders preparing for wider organisational or cross-functional roles
- transformation, strategy, and business unit leaders
- high-potential professionals with broader decision responsibility
- professionals who need stronger strategic communication and judgement
- senior managers and leaders
Learning Outcomes
- connect day-to-day execution to broader business objectives
- connect operational reality to broader business choices and lead more strategically
- support better user adoption and more disciplined rollout of change
- recognise risks, trade-offs, and organisational implications
- lead with stronger credibility in complex environments
- apply more structured thinking to strategic issues and choices
- improve judgement, prioritisation, and stakeholder alignment
- communicate direction and rationale more clearly
Agenda / Modules
Module 1: Business case and change context
- why organisations invest in design thinking & innovation
- what changes for teams, roles, and processes
- linking change to business outcomes and user value
Module 2: Adoption barriers and readiness
- common barriers to adoption
- readiness assessment and stakeholder needs
- gaps in skills, confidence, or process clarity
Module 3: Communication and engagement
- communication, sponsorship, and support planning
- how to engage users and managers effectively
- reducing confusion and resistance during rollout
Module 4: Embedding new ways of working
- reinforcing behaviours, workflows, and accountability
- support models and job aids
- turning training into sustainable practice
Module 5: Measurement and improvement
- tracking adoption, feedback, and improvements
- learning from issues and exceptions
- using measures to strengthen rollout quality
Business Benefits
- better strategic clarity and decision quality
- stronger alignment between leadership intent and execution
- improved stakeholder confidence and communication quality
- better handling of ambiguity, trade-offs, and change
- stronger leadership capability for broader organisational impact
- higher adoption quality and stronger return on digital change initiatives
What’s Included
- discussion of frameworks, trade-offs, and decision quality
- reflection exercises and practical planning tools
- leadership workshop built around strategic and organisational scenarios
- optional tailoring to business context, function, or transformation agenda
- materials that support post-course application
FAQs
1. Who should attend this Design Thinking & Innovation course?
This programme is designed for professionals, managers, and teams who need stronger practical capability in design thinking & innovation. The cohort can be shaped around specific roles, seniority bands, and business objectives.
2. Can the course be tailored for our organisation in Seoul?
Yes. The programme can be adapted to your industry, internal terminology, systems, policies, examples, and team challenges so the learning is more directly usable after the workshop.
3. Is this course suitable for mixed-function groups?
Generally, yes. The workshop can be run for a single function or for mixed groups where collaboration across roles is important.
4. Does the course include practical exercises?
Yes. Depending on the format, the course can include interactive exercises, applied case studies, group discussion, and reflection-based learning.
5. Can this be delivered virtually as well as in person?
Yes. Choose from in-person sessions in Seoul, live online delivery, or private corporate training for teams based in South Korea and East Asia.