About Cooper U's Design Leadership Training
December 8-9
Ever had an innovative and beautiful idea that never saw the light of day? Feel like your organization believes in the value of design, but prioritizes deadlines over fully developed ideas? These are symptoms of unhealthy communication and collaboration. If you feel frustrated, alone, or powerless, we can introduce you to principles and practices that will give you more influence over the outcomes of your interactions with others.
In this intensive,… Show more two-day course you will learn from Cooper experts who’ve been coaching companies to deliver better products and services for 20 years. Learn how to diagnose the unique challenges your team or organization is facing and get to the root of the communication roadblocks. Get hands on experience with communications tools like storytelling to promote big ideas and get buy in. Use collaborative techniques that help you create an environment that invites participation. Afterwards, you’ll have the ability to guide the creation of products and services that are financially viable, technically feasible, and that your customers love. Most of all you’ll have the skills to become a leader in your organization.
Who should attend Designers who want to create buy-in and build credibility within their organizations. Product managers, developers, marketers, and technology experts. Anyone who is committed to a great user experience and wants to develop their leadership skills and to communicate more effectively.
What Participants Will Learn:
The qualities of great leadership and strategies for leading your team and your organization
Approaches for communicating effectively with stakeholders across disciplines
How to use your UX skills to understand the needs and goals of each team member to improve collaboration
Techniques for selling the product vision with great storytelling
How to design workshops and communications tools that facilitate shared project vision
How to evangelize User Experience (UX) in your organization
Interested in some more Cooper U ?
Check out our other course offerings here. The Designing Culture Master Class in December is an excellent compliment to Design Leadership.
Cancellation policy
We know things happen. If you need to cancel your registration, notify us by emailing at Eventbrite@cooper.com at least 10 business days prior to the start of class, and we will refund your payment, less all applicable discounts (e.g. early bird and multi-class).
Should your plans change with less than 10 business days before class begins, there will be no refunds. However, we will be happy to transfer your registration to the next class that fits your schedule.
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