{"id":133426,"date":"2021-06-11T10:13:05","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T02:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/?post_type=pd&#038;p=133426"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:38:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T01:38:36","slug":"design-thinking-for-the-modern-leader","status":"publish","type":"pd","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/prof-development\/design-thinking-for-the-modern-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"Design thinking for the modern leader"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Do you want to learn from evidence-based experts about a human-centred approach that significantly improves innovation success rates in business?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Design Thinking is a powerful, creative methodology that leverages empathy to uncover deep customer insights and develop innovative solutions. By applying this human-centred philosophy, you can transform complex problems into groundbreaking, user-led products and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This action-oriented program offers a comprehensive understanding of the key elements of the design thinking process. 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