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Design Thinking - Learning Innovation - Opening up Worlds of Ideas

Overview

In this book, Hasso Plattner, Christoph Meinel and Ulrich Weinberg introduce you to the world of Design Thinking. You will learn about the seven steps of the Design Thinking method and how you can apply them in practice. The authors explain what the most common obstacles to innovation are and how you can overcome them. At the same time, they show you which factors promote innovation and how you can strengthen them in your environment. You will gain practical insights into how Design Thinking is used in different areas and the benefits it offers. The book not only teaches you techniques, but also the mindset behind them. It is suitable for you if you want to get to know creative problem-solving approaches and implement them in your day-to-day work. The authors are convinced that Design Thinking can be applied anywhere, strengthens confidence in innovation and awakens previously undiscovered potential - and last but not least, it is fun to work with.

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