Master of Public Policy   Master of International Affairs   Master of Data Science for Public Policy  

Design thinking for societal purpose

Ever wondered what all this buzz around Design Thinking is about? Ever heard that it was the solution to all our problems? Ever questioned that, because you generally do not believe in one-size-fits-all solutions? We asked ourselves the exact same questions. However, after studying Design Thinking and working with this method in various contexts, we believe that Design Thinking can be a very helpful tool in the appropriate contexts and that it will enrich your set of problem-solving strategies.

In this skills workshop, you will learn how to use the Design Thinking framework to develop, test and iterate solutions for complex societal challenges. During the two workshop days you will experience the entire Design Thinking process and use a number of its tools. Furthermore, we want to demonstrate how you can make use of the Design Thinking toolkit in your studies and your career. We will share our own experiences and give examples of how you can incorporate freelance and coaching work in your potential future career paths. 

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