MSL 570 - Design Thinking for Leaders

3.00 credits.

In this course, students will explore the fundamentals of design thinking and how it can be applied to improve their performance. Students will be immersed in a problem space, and use the design thinking process to develop a solution. Students will establish a framework for collaborative problem solving and learn the steps involved in creating an innovative organizational environment. Through case studies of design thinking in action, students will explore the opportunities and challenges of this approach. The relationship of design thinking and adaptive leadership will be integrated as students demonstrate that design thinking can be applied to multiple fields.