This framework is developed by a team of former McKinsey and Big 4 consultants. The presentation follows the headline-body-bumper slide format used by global consulting firms.
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Thomas Edison represents what many of us think of as a golden age of American innovation. It is a time when new ideas transformed every aspect of our lives. Today, the need for transformation is greater than before.
A human-centered, creative, iterative, and practical approach is necessary to finding the best ideas and ultimate solutions. Design Thinking is just such an approach to innovation.
This presentation discusses important concepts that will allow us to unravel the Design Thinking Approach systematically. The Design Thinking Approach is a basic framework that can greatly accelerate our organization forward towards Innovation Excellence.
Core concepts discussed in this presentation include:
1. The Thomas Edison Approach
2. The Design Thinker's Personality Profile
3. 3 Spaces of Design Projects
4. 8-Step Design Thinking Approach to Innovation
Retooling our basic understanding of Design Thinking will allow our organizations to master the art of innovation. Design Thinking is just the approach to achieve this.
This deck also includes slide templates for you to use in your own business presentations.
The Design Thinking Primer delves into the historical context and evolution of design thinking, emphasizing its transformation from a downstream step to a core strategic process. The PPT highlights the pivotal role of human-centered design ethos and the collaborative nature of modern innovation, breaking away from the lone genius inventor model. It underscores the importance of empathy, integrative thinking, optimism, experimentalism, and collaboration as the five core personality traits of an effective design thinker.
The presentation also outlines the three spaces of design projects: inspiration, ideation, and implementation. These stages guide the development of breakthrough ideas through a structured yet flexible framework. The deck includes detailed steps for each phase, providing actionable insights and practical templates to facilitate the innovation process. This comprehensive guide is essential for organizations aiming to embed design thinking into their innovation strategy and drive sustainable growth.
This PPT slide outlines 5 essential personality traits for effective design thinkers: empathy, integrative thinking, optimism, experimentalism, and collaboration. Empathy involves understanding user needs and perspectives, inspiring innovative solutions through observation. Integrative thinking synthesizes multiple viewpoints and conflicting ideas into coherent solutions, crucial for complex problem-solving. Optimism fosters resilience and creativity, believing in better solutions despite challenges. Experimentalism encourages exploration and questioning of existing constraints, leading to breakthroughs through risk-taking and iteration. Collaboration emphasizes teamwork across diverse disciplines, enriching the problem-solving process. Harnessing these traits enhances creative problem-solving and adaptability in today’s complex market.
This PPT slide outlines a structured approach to implementation with 6 key process steps. "Execute the vision" initiates the process by putting strategic objectives into action. "Engineer the experience" focuses on crafting the user experience to align with customer needs. The third step, "Coordinate with Ideation – Prototype, test, prototype, test," emphasizes iterative development through prototyping and testing to ensure viability. "Help Marketing design a communication strategy" aligns marketing efforts with implementation, ensuring messaging resonates with the target audience. "Make the case to the business. Spread the word" highlights the importance of internal buy-in and communicating benefits to stakeholders. Finally, "Move on to the next project then repeat" promotes a continuous improvement mindset, framing successful implementation as part of an ongoing cycle of innovation.
The Design Thinking Approach consists of 4 critical steps. First, organizations should "Manage a portfolio of all sized projects," balancing short-term incremental innovations with long-term revolutionary initiatives, ensuring business units take ownership and secure funding for these projects. Second, "Budget to the pace of Innovation" emphasizes flexible budgeting practices that adapt as projects evolve, avoiding stifling rigid financial frameworks. Third, "Hire talent from interdisciplinary and Design Programs" focuses on recruiting diverse design backgrounds and training non-designers to enhance their skills in design thinking roles. Finally, "Design for the Design Cycle" advocates structuring assignments that engage design thinkers throughout the innovation process, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the design cycle to improve judgment and effectiveness. These steps create a framework for cultivating a culture of innovation through strategic project management, flexible budgeting, diverse talent acquisition, and active engagement in design processes.
This PPT slide outlines an 8-step framework for integrating Design Thinking into the innovation process. The first step involves engaging a Design Thinker to maintain a focus on user needs. The second step emphasizes adopting a Human-centered Design (HCD) approach for user-centric solutions. The third step promotes rapid experimentation and prototyping to iterate based on feedback, minimizing ineffective solutions. The fourth step suggests collaborating with external experts for fresh perspectives. The fifth step involves managing a portfolio of projects to optimize resource allocation. The sixth step focuses on budgeting aligned with the pace of innovation for financial flexibility. The seventh step highlights attracting talent from interdisciplinary and design programs to enhance innovation. The eighth step advocates for designing processes that support continuous improvement and adaptation, ensuring agility in response to market demands.
This PPT slide outlines essential personality traits of effective Design Thinkers within an Innovation Management Framework: Empathy, Integrative Thinking, Optimism, Experimentalism, and Collaboration. Empathy enables deep understanding of user needs. Integrative Thinking synthesizes diverse perspectives for holistic solutions. Optimism fosters a positive outlook, crucial for overcoming challenges in innovation. Experimentalism encourages testing and iterating ideas, essential for refining concepts. Collaboration emphasizes teamwork in the innovation process. The Innovation Framework aligns these traits with corporate strategy, creating a scalable approach to innovation that adapts to market demands. Nurturing these traits enhances organizational capacity for innovation and overall performance.
This PPT slide outlines a structured approach to generating breakthrough ideas through a deep understanding of consumer needs. Inspiration can arise from problems and opportunities that drive innovative solutions. The process includes nine steps:
1. Integrate implementation resources into planning.
2. Clearly define the business problem or opportunity by assessing market changes.
3. Examine consumer needs and desires.
4. Identify business constraints like time and resources.
5. Engage diverse disciplines to foster collaboration.
6. Pay attention to extreme users for insights into underserved demographics.
7. Leverage technology.
8. Connect ideation to uncover untapped assets and expertise.
This roadmap helps organizations harness design thinking for innovation and align strategies with consumer behavior.
Source: Best Practices in Innovation, Human-centered Design, Ideation, Design Thinking PowerPoint Slides: Design Thinking Primer PowerPoint (PPT) Presentation Slide Deck, LearnPPT Consulting
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