Revisiting the workshop on Design Thinking
Based on the understanding I draw from care-in-practice and visual leadership, I would like to revisit the designing of my workshop. I re-look at it to find gaps where I can include the concepts of ‘care’ and ‘visual leadership’ to better the understanding in the classroom.
My initial workshop followed a simple format using the power-point to deliver the content but suing various other visual aids and stationaries to engage with the participants. The process of DT was divided as per the concepts of Empathy, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test.The method of delivery was mostly a talk, video, prototyping and working in groups. To start of the Design Thinking Process students were introduced to a challenge
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: To demonstrate care I would dwell more into the participant’s prior knowledge of the subject, Size of the group, Gender, age, marital status, ethnicity, Belief systems, social and political orientations, familiarity of the participants with each other, Needs, Voluntary versus mandatory. This can be achieved visually by using a personal journey map for each participant, it will not be an isolated process but a process with the facilitator.
Getting the timing right: To introduce the topic, timelines, outcomes, roles and rules of the workshop, I would use a meeting start-up guide, placed on a flip chart/ wall for quick reference. Having the timeline drawn out visually demonstrates a better planning and easier to realise the outcome of the workshop. The timeline will help demonstrate care by incorporating breaks and spillage time, and respecting everyones’ time. Also, sharing your expectations and knowing the expectation of a classroom generates care for both facilitator and the student.
Listening: I would approach listening not only to receive feedback and questions but also to be open to understanding vulnerabilities of each participant. Using the loose cluster tool and mind maps will help in listening to understand the requirements of participants. This will in turn help in selecting the methods and structures for the
and I want you on your best behavior or we won’t be able to do things like this.” 5. Observe and assess students as they work with their partners. 6. Listen to what the students are saying about shapes and items in the room.
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