Design Thinking for Managers: Blog Writing and Reflective Report

Running Head: Design Thinking for Managers
DESIGN THINKING FOR MANAGERS

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Table of Contents
Blog writing.....................................................................................................................................3
Reflective report..............................................................................................................................8
Introduction..................................................................................................................................8
Demonstrate the regular use of a weekly blog.............................................................................8
Self-analysis for understanding personal strength and weakness..............................................10
Ability to devise the action plan for appropriate activities........................................................12
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................12
Self and Peer-Assessment (SPA)...................................................................................................14
Reference list.................................................................................................................................17

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Blog writing
Week 1
 A module regarding the description of design thinking was presented to me this week.
Based on the design thinking module, tasks such as identify an appropriate business
problem, use designing thinking tools to address the potential problems and evaluating
various design thinking literature were given to me.
 I had focused on gathering appropriate data regarding design thinking from secondary
sources. Moreover, I identified some design thinking tools such as User testing and
Typeform. Based on these design thinking tools, I can be capable of developing effective
solutions regarding the potential crisis.
 I have presented the design thinking process based on appropriate design thinking tools.
In this regards, I was capable of identifying the issues which can be solved with the
assistance of problem thinking. I was also able to present the solutions in an effective
manner so the problem is solved quickly.
Week 2
 The difference between design thinking and business was clearly described in this week. I
had understood that businesses are based on rationality, reality and objectivity. On the
other hand, designing is based on subjective experience and socially constructed reality.
 As I had learned some innovation stories regarding design thinking, I was capable of
improving my problem-solving skill. I learned that in order to implement the design
thinking process, I need to evaluate all potential possibilities and apply it for necessary
outcomes. In this regards, I can be able to solve the issues of any business institution and
receive various job opportunities.
 In order to improve the effectiveness of the implemented solution, I have used the design
thinking model. The design thinking model has helped me to measure the effectiveness of
the presented solution. In this regards, the management activities can be developed in an
effective manner.
Week 3

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 In this week, the basic reasoning pattern regarding design thinking was described to me. I
learned that what + how is equal to the desired value. In order to maintain the
effectiveness of design thinking, I need to evaluate what requirements are needed and
how to implement those requirements. Based on this analysis, I can be capable of
developing appropriate and effective solutions.
 The logic reasoning regarding design thinking tools has helped me to evaluate and
understand the effectiveness of design thinking tools. I need to evaluate and understand
‘what’ and ‘how’ after implementing the designing thinking tool. In this regards, I can
identify the potential desired value.
 Philosophies regarding design thinking tools can assist me in understanding the
importance of subjectivism and objectivism in solving problems. Based on these
philosophies, I can be capable of developing my capabilities regarding creative thinking.
Week 4
 In this week, I have clearly understood the difference between problem finding and
problem-solving. I recognise that identifying the potential problem is not enough for
mainlining effective management activities. In order to develop management activities, it
is necessary to develop a solution for the identified problems with the assistance of
design thinking.
 In order to solve the problem, it is necessary to identify it with the help of design thinking
tool. Tools such as swifter are capable of evaluating the situation properly and identifying
potential issues. After finding the problem, the problem-solving matrix is used to develop
potential solutions.
 I was involved in group activities regarding visualising persona. Based on this group
activity, I was capable of visualising the needs and wants. Furthermore, preferences,
dislikes and frustrations regarding the problem can be properly identified based on this
activity. The group activity has helped me to develop my visualisation skills regarding a
problem.
Week 5