TCU Neeley School of Business

Design Thinking

Unlock the Power of Design Thinking to Drive Innovation

Learn proven methods to solve complex problems and spark innovation in your team or organization.

What is Design Thinking?

Design Thinking is a one-day, hands-on sprint designed to help you apply creative problem-solving methods to real challenges. You’ll leave with tools you can use immediately to innovate and improve processes in your organization.

  • Master the principles of design thinking.
  • Develop creative problem-solving skills for real-world challenges.
  • Learn how to ideate, prototype and test solutions effectively.
  • Apply design thinking to drive innovation in your organization.

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

* A 20 percent discount will be given to companies that enroll two or more employees.
* A 10 percent discount will be given to TCU staff/faculty/alumni, U.S. veterans

Who Should Attend?

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

How Design Thinking Can Transform Your Work

  • 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.

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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