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- Design Thinking and Creativity
Joint Course with POLIMI GSoM*
Part of MBA-program
In today’s fast-paced business environment, managers need to be able to combine analytical and creative approaches to successfully operate. This is where Design Thinking comes in – it is a powerful, human-centered approach that can be used to frame problems and create valuable and viable innovation.
In this course, you will explore the fundamentals of Design Thinking and how it can be used to drive innovation in an organizational context.
Course will be held online in English
Why you should join the course:
- It is a joint MBA course of Ukrainian and Italian faculty, bringing together a diverse range of perspectives and expertise
- The course has been adapted to Ukrainian realities, ensuring that the concepts and tools you learn are relevant and applicable to the local context
- The course includes international approaches to Design Thinking, exposing you to the latest developments and best practices from around the world
2023-01-19
₴ 24900
English
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is a part of the MBA program and is designed for MBA students and everyone who wants to get a new perspective of Design Thinking approach in business and life:
- • You will learn about the fundamentals of Design Thinking and Creativity, and how they differ from other problem-solving methodologies
- • You will see that Creativity has its own rules based on solid methods and practice not just inspiration
- • You will also learn how to apply these tools to real-world business challenges
- • Throughout the course, you will be taught by experienced industry professionals with expertise in Design Thinking and Service Design, Research and Product Development, and Customer Experience Management
Yuliia Shtypula

Lecturer at KSE, Head of Customer Experience at PrivatBank and a Certified Design Thinking Coach
Areas of Expertise:
- • Design Thinking and Service Design
- • Research and Product Development
- • Customer Experience Management
Claudio Dell’Era

Professor of Design Thinking for Business at POLIMI GSoM, Co-Founder of LEADIN’ Lab
Areas of Expertise:
- • Design Thinking
- • Design Strategy
- • Innovation Management
Stefano Magistretti

Assistant Professor of Agile Innovation at POLIMI GSoM, Senior Researcher at LEADIN’ Lab
Areas of Expertise:
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- • Agile Innovation
- • Design Thinking
- • Innovation Management
Yuliia Shtypula

Lecturer at KSE, Head of Customer Experience at PrivatBank and a Certified Design Thinking Coach
Areas of Expertise:
- • Design Thinking and Service Design
- • Research and Product Development
- • Customer Experience Management
Claudio Dell’Era

Professor of Design Thinking for Business at POLIMI GSoM, Co-Founder of LEADIN’ Lab
Areas of Expertise:
- • Design Thinking
- • Design Strategy
- • Innovation Management
Stefano Magistretti

Assistant Professor of Agile Innovation at POLIMI GSoM, Senior Researcher at LEADIN’ Lab
Areas of Expertise:
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- • Agile Innovation
- • Design Thinking
- • Innovation Management
COURSE OUTCOMES:
НAt the end of this course the students should be able to:
- • Understand the essence of the Design Thinking approach and its role in solving business challenges
- • Differentiate between problems for which Design Thinking is and is not an appropriate approach
- • Apply the Design Thinking and Creativity approaches to drive innovation in an organizational context
- • Adopt core Design Thinking practices, such as user research, problem reframing, ideating, and rapid prototyping
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your skills to the next level with a unique and internationally-focused course. Sign up for Design Thinking and Creativity today!