Design Thinking is a concept that's gained a lot of currency, but much of it outside L&D. How does it compare to design models often used in training design? What can it teach us for designing training? Why isn't it used more in L&D circles? We have answers to these questions and more, and as always, plenty of pratical tips. 00:22  Design Thinking: Science or Art? 02:49  Terry's three principles of Design Thinking 05:36  Design Thinking's relationship to process 08:12  The Design Council's Double Diamond 10:34  The five parts ('not steps!') of Design Thinking 12:49  Design Thinking as applied to bouldering problems 16:39  Feedback loops and evolution through Design Thinking 20:19  Case study: A long-running interview skills course 23:32  Case study: Creating a deck of cards as a design aid 24:48  Case Study: Designing for Digital Delivery course 25:40  A set of linked concepts 26:35  A conscious approach 27:14  Practical tips for empathising with your user 32:36  Problem definition and the 'How might we...?' question 34:20  Ideation using collaboration tools 35:37  Prototyping: better than a pilot 39:00 Testing your prototype 40:58  Design Thinking Resources 44:04  Summary 47:13  Sheridan's mini-topic: Using the right tools Resource Links Design Thinking for Educators: https://designthinkingforeducators.com/about-toolkit/ Design Thinking Playbook: https://medium.com/swlh/design-thinking-playbook-fab6dad7d2f7 Design Thinking for Social Innovation (including info on the Double Diamond and the 5 Elements): https://uxdesign.cc/design-thinking-an-enabler-for-social-innovation-a94ada5aa432 Contact the Hosts Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TrainingDesignPodcast Terry Pearce LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/terrypaulpearce Sheridan Webb LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner The Training Designers’ Club: www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk Untold Play: www.untoldplay.com - For game-based learning and gamified learning consultancy and design 360 Learning Design: 360learningdesign.com - For bespoke, creative and personalised learning design Keystone Development: www.keystonedevelopment.co.uk - For bespoke learning and development programme design Power Hour: www.power-hour.co.uk - For ready written bite-size training materials