Description

Design thinking is a human-centric approach to innovation. It is a problem-solving mindset that allows you to look at things through your customers' eyes while figuring out meaningful solutions for your business. During the Roundtable Dan Buchner will help us explore the value of adopting Design Thinking approaches for building your business. 

And a reminder that immediately following Dan's session, Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria will be holding an actual design thinking session. So it's a chance to practice what we just learned, and help the community at the same time.

About our speaker:

Dan Buchner, Founder and CEO ‘praktikel (http://www.praktikel.io/), is an award-winning industrial designer, entrepreneur, consultant and author who has driven innovation in a wide range of organizations worldwide. For nearly 30 years, Dan has been developing innovative new products, creating compelling new services, and helping organizations establish design and innovation capabilities to drive their success. Dan is a sought-after international keynote speaker and workshop facilitator on innovation practices and organizational strategies. He has directed interdisciplinary innovation projects for leading organizations such as Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, USAID, and the Center for Creative Leadership.  (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbuchner/)

Check out Dan's new book on the topic:

About the Gustavson Design Thinking Session:

Did you know that the Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria was created by a group of enthusiastic business folks here in Victoria? We appreciate the community's ongoing support, and we need your help! If you are interested in hiring our students and/or graduates, we want to know:

* What skills and knowledge do our students/grads need to be effective in your companies?

* Rather than assume, we are hosting a series of 60-minute focus groups - this is the one for the tech industry – we want your input…

* Coffee and snacks will be provided; the timing will be tight and focused.

* Starts at 9:30 (right after Jan 10 RT meeting) and will go for about 60 minutes

* In-person only, please

For more information on joining VIATEC Peer Roundtables, or to attend this session in person or over Zoom, please contact Rob Bennett by e-mail at rbennett@viatec.ca describing how you meet the eligibility criteria for this roundtable.