Today, we kick off our introduction to design thinking and debunk a myth of where innovation comes from, provide a working definition for design thinking, offer a glimpse at the “design process”, and connect the dots to the business value of design.

_{Session 1 of 5 . 41 min}

This is one of the most well known stories from the Stanford d.school as it clearly shows how design thinking works and illuminates the potential impact of taking a human-centered approach to innovation.

_{Session 2 of 5 . 39 min}

This story illustrates how the practice of design thinking can lead to enterprise-scale innovation.  Moreover, it reveals the power of designing not just products or services, but experiences as well.

_{Session 3 of 5 . 38 min}

As you become more familiar with the creative strategies and mindsets behind DT, you realize that they can be applied not just in business but also in life. To illustrate this point, I share a different kind of story (of one of my favorite design projects).

_{Session 4 of 5 . 37 min}

Congratulations! Today, we wrap up our introduction to design thinking by casting our eyes forward to get a sense of what the path might look like from here and by considering what specific next steps might be.

_{Session 5 of 5 . 42 min}