Design Thinking for Managers

Running head: DESIGN THINKING FOR MANAGERS
Design Thinking for Managers
Name of the Student
Name of the University
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Executive Summary:
In this paper I have discussed about the design thinking concepts and tools. My paper
primarily informs my understanding of the knowledge development and personal
development attributes. In this paper I have covered various aspects such as the visualization,
persona, brainstorming, leadership skills, presentation skills, confidence and self -esteem.
This paper also assesses my strengths and weakness in each of the aspects with a precise
understanding of the weaknesses of mine in the mentioned aspects, the paper recommends
some important practices such as post its, Osborn Checklist, Six Thinking Hats, parameter
based performance evaluation and increasing my participation in the interactive sessions.

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Table of Contents
Introduction:...............................................................................................................................3
Knowledge Development:..........................................................................................................4
Visualization (Journey Mapping):..........................................................................................4
Brainstorming:........................................................................................................................5
Persona:..................................................................................................................................6
Personal Development:..............................................................................................................7
Leadership Skills:...................................................................................................................7
Confidence and self -esteem:.................................................................................................8
Presentation Skill:..................................................................................................................9
Action Plan:................................................................................................................................9
Conclusion:..............................................................................................................................11
References:...............................................................................................................................13

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Introduction:
I have observed that the dynamics of the modern business world has changed in a
notable manner and is forcing the professionals for the effective improvement of considerable
number of skills. It has come under my observation that various business environment places
the companies in such a position where their hard and fast rule of success is limited. Under
such situation, I have seen the companies to face the necessity of strategizing in such a
manner that it effectively prepares them for the efficient management of the uncertainty
associated with the conduct of their business and the business environment. I have also
noticed that the role of the business leaders in managing the uncertainty of the business
environment is seen to be largely dependent on their ability of visionary leadership along
with the understanding and managing the needs of the stakeholders associated with their
business (Dunne et al., 2016). Hence, the capability of the business managers or the leaders in
thinking creatively, is considered to be a significant attribute for their success in managing
the eve changing business environment.
From my research I have found out that the creative thinking or design thinking
enables the leaders of the businesses to achieve the much required flexibility in their style of
business management (Mootee, 2013). I think that the importance of design thinking for the
efficient management of the business, in the modern world of business, is pretty prominent.
Other than this, I also would like to point out that success of the individuals in the
professional and personal context, is observed to be significantly dependent on the leadership
skills, presentation skills along with the confidence and the self -esteem of the individuals.
My paper critically analyses the necessity of the above mentioned skills in the business
management of the managers and at the same time, it summarizes my capability in adapting
and achieving such skills. While analysing my ability in portraying the skills, the paper