Episode description

Design Thinking is an emerging trend in Learning & Development but one that can easily be misunderstood or misappropriated - but it can also be incredibly powerful. In this episode we dive deep into what it is, how it can help L&D and how to use it.

 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Approaching problems from the perspective of the user, and being informed by data, is a way to solve real business problems.
• Design is not one single thing, but a collection of choices that come together to create a better experience.
• In order to best understand how to create design as a way of thinking, we must conceive of it as an investment in time and understanding.
• Far too many people jump upon buzzwords in order to make it seem as though they are being proactive. But this is the root cause behind the misconceptions that are keeping L&D in the past

BEST MOMENTS

'We should be saying design... as a way of thinking...'

'Design is an approach that people can use to solve big problems'

'Change can't travel throughout our profession because of the mis-branding'

'If we understand the thought behind the problem, we don't need a piece of e-learning'

 VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523

ABOUT THE GUESTS

Danny Seals is Director of Design, Experience & Innovation at GP Strategies and the purpose of his work is to create impactful change through using good design. He pulls from various design disciplines and mindsets such as human centred design, design thinking, service design, system thinking and experience design. 

You can follow and connect with Danny via:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyseals/

With a background in the engineering and aerospace sectors, Tim Brind understands ROI and how to add value; an approach that combines performance consulting with human centred design to ensure the production of innovative, user-centric learning experiences and creative problem solving.

You can follow and connect with Tim via:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-brind-81707513/

ABOUT THE HOST

David James

David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.

As well as being the Chief Learning Strategist at Looop, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D as well as an active member of the CIPD L&D Advisory Board.

CONTACT METHOD

• Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/
• Website: https://www.looop.co/