Are you a talented designer ready to lead, but struggling to make your voice heard? Unlock your leadership potential and shape the future of creative innovation with our Design Leadership: Shaping Creative Futures course.
- Command Influence: Develop proven strategies to confidently present design concepts and secure buy-in from stakeholders, increasing project approval rates by up to 40%.
- Cultivate High-Performing Teams: Master the art of motivating and mentoring designers, boosting team productivity by 25% through effective communication and collaboration techniques.
- Drive Innovation: Learn how to foster a culture of creativity and experimentation, leading to the development of groundbreaking products and services that generate significant revenue growth.
- Advance Your Career: Gain the essential leadership skills and knowledge to accelerate your career trajectory and become a sought-after design leader in any organization.
- Module 1-5: The Foundations of Design Leadership: Discover the core principles of effective leadership, understand different leadership styles, and learn how to identify your strengths and weaknesses as a leader. You’ll gain a framework for leading with empathy and vision.
- Module 6-15: Strategic Design Thinking: Master the process of strategic design thinking to define business goals, identify user needs, and develop innovative solutions that align with both. You’ll learn how to translate business strategy into actionable design initiatives.
- Module 16-25: Building and Managing Design Teams: Learn how to recruit, hire, and retain top design talent. Master strategies for creating a collaborative and inclusive team culture, fostering creativity, and providing constructive feedback. You'll walk away with practical techniques for motivating and empowering your team.
- Module 26-35: Communication and Influence: Hone your communication skills to effectively present design concepts, articulate the value of design, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. You'll learn how to tailor your communication style to different audiences and build consensus around design decisions.
- Module 36-45: Design Operations (DesignOps): Understand the principles of DesignOps and how to implement them to streamline design workflows, improve efficiency, and ensure consistency across the organization. You'll learn how to optimize design processes, manage resources effectively, and measure the impact of design.
- Module 46-55: Design Systems: Dive into the world of Design Systems and learn how to create, implement, and maintain them to ensure brand consistency, improve efficiency, and reduce design debt. You'll gain hands-on experience in building and managing a Design System for your organization.
- Module 56-65: Measuring Design Impact: Learn how to define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of design on business outcomes. You'll master techniques for collecting and analyzing data, and communicating the value of design to stakeholders.
- Module 66-75: Leading Design Innovation: Explore different models for fostering a culture of innovation within your team and organization. You'll learn how to identify opportunities for innovation, experiment with new technologies, and drive the creation of groundbreaking products and services.
- Module 76-80: The Future of Design Leadership: Prepare for the future of design by exploring emerging trends and technologies. You'll learn how to adapt your leadership style to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing landscape.