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Design Thinking for Competitive Advantage
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
SP Jain’s Design Thinking for Competitive Advantage program is a human-centred, iterative problem-solving process of discovery, ideation, and experimentation. Participants will learn to implement various design-based techniques to gain insight and yield innovative solutions for any organisational or business challenge.
Key Highlights
Date
(To be announced)
Duration
18 hours
Choose a Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face at Dubai Campus
or
Live Online
(You will have the flexibility to study from anywhere in the world)
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Time
10 AM – 6 PM
(3 weekends with 6 hours of learning intervention per day)
Study Location
Dubai campus
Maximum Batch Size
25 students
(Benefit from personalised learning)
Program Fee
INR 20,000
(plus taxes)
Learning Outcomes
On completing this program, participants will be able to:
- Acquire a deep understanding of the Design Thinking principles, process and tools
- Apply the Design Thinking framework as a structured process to solve problems, generate breakthrough ideas and co-create an improved customer experience journey
- Improve personal effectiveness by becoming a more empathetic service provider
Curriculum
Our carefully crafted program content makes your learning practical, relevant and contemporary.
The Design Thinking for Competitive Advantage program will cover the following topics:
- Key Concepts & Principles of Design Thinking
- Design Thinking Mindsets
- Five Phases of Design Thinking
- Design Thinking Tools & Templates
How You Will Learn
Benefit from engaged learning through video presentations, group activities, discussions, Q&A, examples and case studies.
Participants will be given a challenge/project that requires them to work in teams to address one unmet need and present their ideas.
Meet the Faculty
Dr Christopher Abraham
Professor and Head of Campus – Dubai
SP Jain School of Global Management
Certified Design Thinker from IDEO/Stanford
Dr Christopher Abraham is a PhD in Business Administration (Design Thinking & Innovation) and has three postgraduate qualifications in HRM, Business Administration (Marketing), Labour & Administrative Law. He is a Certified Design Thinker from IDEO/Stanford and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM), UK. He has 35 years of experience in management consulting, marketing and management education in India, Singapore and the UAE.
He has been a Visiting Professor at many leading universities in Australia, the USA, Canada, Singapore and the UK. Earlier, in Dubai, he headed the Executive MBA program of XLRI, Jamshedpur, one of Asia’s top business schools.
His areas of expertise are Innovation, Design Thinking, Behavioural Design, Strategy, Neuroscience of Decision Making, Future of Education, Science of Happiness, Leadership, Human Potential, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Strategy.
A much sought-after 3-time TEDx and international keynote speaker, Dr Abraham has successfully presented at numerous global forums and conducted many consulting and executive development assignments for global organisations, including The World Bank, The Executive Council (Government of Dubai), Emirates Airlines, SEWA (Government of Sharjah), Aramex, DHL, Procter & Gamble, LG, Reckitt Benckiser and AW Rostamani (Nissan Auto).
Awards & Recognitions
- Twice Awarded 'Best CEO in the World' in 2018 & 2019 by Indo-UAE Business & Social Forum
- Twice winner of the Education Leadership Award – World Leadership Congress 2015 & 2017
- Regularly interviewed by leading TV & media channels like CNBC, Dubai Eye and Dubai TV
- Regular news columns and quotes in leading newspapers like Gulf News, Khaleej Times, The National, Times of India, Economic Times and The Hindu
Student Reviews
Dharamvir SinghProduction/Quality Engineer, SOLVAY
The course was well organized and structured towards achieving the PMP® certification. It helped me boost my confidence to pass this exam and become a certified Project Management Professional. Dr Vanita Bhoola has been a great trainer because of her interactive teaching skills and years of project management experience. She shares many real-world case studies in class, clears even the smallest of doubts and offers prompt support even after the class.
Rolan D'costa Executive Director, Silver Global Services
Dr Vanita Bhoola’s teaching style is practical and based on her years of study and expertise in all the knowledge areas of project management. She is pleasant and active in her teaching sessions, and I always looked forward to her classes. She is an educator par excellence and a great mentor for life.
Program Audience
This course is designed for any business leader, manager or individual wishing to gain practical know-how on the principles, process and tools of Design Thinking.
OR
- A high school diploma or an associate’s degree (or global equivalent)
- 60 months leading projects
- 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification
Take the Next Step
Contact us today to discuss how our program could help you design radical new solutions.
About SP Jain
SP Jain School of Global Management is an Australian business school that provides modern, relevant and practical global business education. With campuses in the dynamic business hubs of Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore and Sydney, SP Jain is renowned for offering multi-city undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Year after year, the School has been ranked by reputed international publications such as Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, Times Higher Education–Wall Street Journal, The Economist and Financial Times.
The Centre for Executive Education at SP Jain School of Global Management offers a wide range of programs tailored to your business needs. Our programs are designed to empower individuals and organisations to become more effective in the workplace by inspiring new ideas, learning through immersive experiences and applying the learnings for lasting impact.