Design Thinking for Training and Development

Using Design Thinking When a Project Is Underway

In This Chapter:

• Why design thinking is a mindset, not a process

• When you can use design thinking after a project starts

Design thinking is a mindset, not a process. There is no substitute for having target learners in the design meeting as you determine exactly what the learning experience is going to be. However, since design thinking is more about keeping a human-centered focus than it is about following a rigid process, it is never too late to adopt this frame of mind. Perhaps you read this book and want to put what you’ve learned into practice right away. Or maybe you were forced to deviate ...