TCU Neeley School of Business

Design Thinking

Unlock Innovation with Design Thinking

Solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively.

Innovation doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design. This hands-on course teaches you how to apply Design Thinking to real-world business challenges. Learn how to ideate, prototype, and test solutions that drive meaningful change in your organization.

Dates: April 23, 2025 OR
October 29, 2025
Times: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $995*

* Enroll two or more employees and receive a 20% discount on registration.
* TCU alumni, faculty and staff receive a 30% discount as part of our community.
* U.S. veterans and non-profit employees are eligible for a 10% discount in recognition of their service.

Skills and Insights You Can Apply

  • Innovation: Design thinking helps you create better products, services and solutions that meet real customer needs.
  • Stay Agile: Learn frameworks that help your team solve problems quickly and adapt to changing needs.
  • Collaboration: This in-person experience fosters teamwork, breaking down silos and driving creativity across departments.
  • Strategic Impact: Leverage design thinking to drive innovation and improve your processes.

Is This Course Right for You?

This course is for leaders, managers and professionals who want to improve their problem-solving skills and drive innovation. Whether you're in product development, operations or leading a team, this hands-on sprint will give you practical tools you can apply right away.

  • Product managers and developers
  • Business leaders and executives
  • Innovators and entrepreneurs
  • Teams seeking creative collaboration
  • Designers, strategists and consultants

Meet Your Instructor

Photo: Stacy Landreth Grau

Stacy Landreth Grau

Associate Dean, John V. Roach Honors College
Associate Professor of Medication Education, Burnett School of Medicine

Bio to come.

Questions?

Please contact

Laurie YesleyLaurie Yesley

Director of Executive Program Development
l.yesley@tcu.edu
817-257-4682

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