Learn the fundamentals of Design Thinking and how to apply Design
Thinking techniques in defining software development and AI solutions.
Design Thinking is an approach to innovation which identifies problems
and generates solution ideas that can be rapidly proven through
prototyping.
This book provides a brief history of Design Thinking and an overview of
the process. It then drills down into more detail regarding methods and
tools used in a Design Thinking workshops leading to useful prototypes.
Guidance is provided on:
- Preparing for a Design Thinking Workshop
- Uncovering potential business problems that might be solved
- Prioritizing potential solutions
- Identifying and characterizing stakeholders
- Choosing the right prototypes for development
- Limiting scope and best practices in prototype building
The book concludes with a discussion of best practices in
operationalizing successful prototypes, and describes change management
techniques critical for successful adoption. You can use the knowledge
gained from reading this book to incorporate Design Thinking techniques
in your software development and AI projects, and assure timely and
successful delivery of solutions.
What You Will Learn
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Gain foundational knowledge of what Design Thinking is and when to
apply the technique
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Discover preparation and facilitation techniques used in workshops
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Know how ideas are generated and then validated through prototyping
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Understand implementation best practices, including change management
considerations
Who This Book Is For
Business decision makers and project stakeholders as well as IT project
owners who seek a method leading to fast development of successful
software and AI prototypes demonstrating real business value. Also for
data scientists, developers, and systems integrators who are interested
in facilitating or utilizing Design Thinking workshops to drive momentum
behind potential software development and AI projects.
