Design Thinking & Innovation
level of course unit
1. Master cycle
Learning outcomes of course unit
The participants:
• know the definition of Design Thinking and are able to integrate this method into modern management
• know the basics of innovation management and process
• are able to analyze and evaluate the processes of Design Thinking
• are able to apply the ten tools of Design Thinking
• are able to develop innovative, promising ideas with interdisciplinary teams
• promote the creative potential of their colleagues or employees and thus accelerate the innovation processes
• know methods for creating the right environment for executing, delivering and sustaining innovations to drive business development
• can accompany trend analysis & risk-opportunity trade-offs for business growth
• can apply various AI tools and technologies to generate creative ideas and innovative concepts that go beyond traditional brainstorming methods
• can use AI-powered analysis and predictions to refine concepts
• learn skills for moderating and facilitating workshops that promote creative and innovative solutions
prerequisites and co-requisites
none
course contents
• Concept of Design Thinking and the customer claim (in the socio-legal triangular relationship/double customer concept)
• Strategic set-up of Design Thinking projects
• Design Thinking Process (What is? What if? What wows? What works?)
• Ten Tools of Design Thinking (visualization, Journey Mapping, Value Chain Analysis Mind Mapping, Brainstorming, Concept Development, Assumption Testing, Rapid Prototyping, Customer Co-Creation, Learning Launch)
• Developing products and services in a human-centered way; from problem to solution concept
• Strategic business development
• Assessing and evaluating innovation concepts
• Design thinking in teams and organizations
• AI-supported idea generation and concept development
recommended or required reading
• Schallmo, D. (2017): Design Thinking erfolgreich anwenden: So entwickeln Sie in 7 Phasen kundenorientierte Produkte und Dienstleistungen
• Freudenthaler-Mayrhofer, D./ Sposato, T. (2017): Corporate Design Thinking: Wie Unternehmen ihre Innovationen erfolgreich gestalten
• Kerguenne, A./ Schaefer, H./ Taherivand, A. (2017): Design Thinking: Die agile Innovations-Strategie
• Kohne, A. (2016): Business Development: Kundenorientierte Geschäftsfeldentwicklung für erfolgreiche Unternehmen
• Brenner, H./ Misu, C. (2015): internationales Business Development: Export-Märkte, Risikoanalyse, Strategien
assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio work
language of instruction
German
number of ECTS credits allocated
6
eLearning quota in percent
35
course-hours-per-week (chw)
3
planned learning activities and teaching methods
ILV (Blended Learning, Inverted Classroom)
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
4
name of lecturer(s)
n.N.
year of study
2
recommended optional program components
none
course unit code
15_DTI
type of course unit
integrated lecture
mode of delivery
Compulsory
work placement(s)
nein