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  • Speed Dating with Design Thinking: An empirical study of managers solving business problems with design

    Article thumbnail: Speed Dating with Design Thinking: An empirical study of managers solving business problems with design
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    Article
    Description/Abstract:
    The concept of design thinking has received increasing attention during recent years, particularly from managers around the world. However, despite being the subject of a vast number of articles and books stating its importance, the effectiveness of this approach is unclear, as the claims about the concept are not grounded on empirical studies or evaluations. In this study, we investigated the perceptions of six design thinking methods of 21 managers in the agriculture industry as they explored employee and business-related problems and solutions using these tools in a 6-hour workshop. The results from pre and post-survey responses suggest that the managers agreed on the value design thinking could bring to their own domains and were able to articulate on how they can use them in solving problems. We conclude by proposing directions for research to further explore adaptation of design thinking for the management practice context.
    Creator/Author:
    Ringholz, David; Dhadphale, Tejas, and McKilligan, Seda
    Submitter:
    Lora Alberto
    Date Uploaded:
    12/06/2017
    Date Modified:
    10/15/2018
    Date Created:
    2017-10-31
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International