• How many times has an organization launched a new program, policy or procedure that has had to be revisited because it doesn’t work?
• Have you ever wished you solicited feedback from all levels employees?

Design thinking provides methods to help solve problems in a collaborative way.

There is no better department in your organization than Human Resources to lead the charge of utilizing this inclusive & modern approach.

John Mauck (LinkedIn profile) with AVP, Human Resources, American Public Education, Inc. will discuss how his own organization utilized design thinking methods to create a new compensation program.

John will explain how the company started with listening and empathizing with the front-line employees and managers to align compensation with employee needs & company goals.

This session will introduce participants to design thinking.

In addition, participants will learn why design thinking is a fit for HR based projects and initiatives.

Participants will also receive some ideas of how to introduce the idea of design thinking into their organization.

Learning objectives:

• What is design thinking?
• Why is design thinking a fit for Human Resource based projects?
• What are some examples of projects/initiatives that design thinking could be a benefit?
• How to get started?