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Outcomes | AI Tools & AI Agents | Audience | Content | Date & Fee | Course Series | Track Record

4 Major Unique Advantages:

  1. Global Insight, Local Impact: We are the exclusive China Hub of DesignThinkers Academy, the world’s largest Design Thinking Institution (across 28 countries and regions). We have worked closely with more than 500 large enterprises, and several case studies have been published in international management journals and local textbooks. By systematizing, localizing, and operationalizing global best‑practice methodologies, we effectively connect World‑Class Knowledge with Locally Business Results.
  2. Master Two Cutting‑Edge Innovation Approaches: This program integrates the latest AI Design Thinking (DT3.0), leveraging AI to identify stakeholder deep needs with up to 90% accuracy, while combining Systems Thinking to map dynamic stakeholder interdependencies—including post‑saturation market responses, and competitor reactions —enabling leaders to “Precisely Capture Micro‑level User Demands and Proactively Navigate Macro‑level Market Shifts” for superior innovation decisions.
  3. Internationally Recognized Certification for Professional Credibility: Upon completing the required simulation-based business problem-solving exercises and the required attendance hours, participants will receive the “Design Thinking Practitioner” professional credential and international certificate from DesignThinkers Academy, enhancing their recognized expertise in innovation and transformation.
  4. Hands‑On Experience with AI Design Thinking Agents: The world’s first suite of 150 AI Design Thinking Agents has been launched across China, and this program serves as the exclusive platform to work with these agents on problem‑solving, experiencing how they can cut up to 95% of timewhile significantly enhancing decision accuracy and execution efficiency.

Part 1A: Course Aims and Outcomes

(1.1) Course Aims

By applying the strategic approaches of AI‑Empowered Design Thinking and Systems Thinking (Details) methods, to equip top executives—such as Chief Executive Officers, Managing Directors, or anyone responsible for end‑to‑end corporate transformation—with the mindset, skill set, and 14 advanced AI tools (shown below) required to orchestrate cross‑organizational transformation and foster an agile innovation culture that drives medium‑ to long‑term competitive advantage.

Extending design thinking with the holistic, analytical insights of systems thinking

(1.2) Learning Outcomes

  • Apply AI‑Empowered Design Thinking and Systems Thinking to frame and structure end‑to‑end corporate transformation challenges.
  • Leverage the 15 advanced AI tools to diagnose system‑wide issues, explore transformation scenarios, and inform strategic decisions.
  • Design integrated transformation strategies that align people, processes, technology, and business models across the organization.
  • Orchestrate cross‑organizational transformation initiatives that foster an agile innovation culture and support medium‑ to long‑term competitive advantage.
  • Communicate and champion transformation roadmaps effectively to key stakeholders, ensuring alignment, engagement, and sustained execution.

Part 1B: Techniques and AI Tools will be Developed

(1.3) Twin Capabilities (Techniques and AI Tools) will Be Developed: Participants will develop Twin Capabilities in Design Thinking (DT) and Systems Thinking (ST). First, they will learn to apply 14 core DT and ST tools with confidence to real-world challenges. Second, they will learn to craft effective prompts to execute the tools by leveraging Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) platforms—such as ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity, and DeepSeek.

  1. STEEP Map (with AGI Deep Research)
  2. Context Mapping and Blueprinting  (with AGI Analysis)
  3. System Stakeholder Map (with AGI Analysis)
  4. Design Research (with Social-Listening Tech.)
  5. Advanced Sense Making: Affinity Diagram (with AGI Analysis)
  6. Value Proposition Map with Casual Loops Analysis (with Sentiment Analysis)
  7. Problem-Statement with Casual Loops Diagrams (with AGI Analysis)
  8. Multi-dimensional and Reverse Ideation (with AGI Generation)
  9. Idea Prioritization (with AGI Analysis)
  10. Lean Canvas (with AGI Analysis)
  11. Prototyping and Validation (with AICG Tech.)
  12. ACES Analysis Map (with AGI Analysis)
  13. Team Value Map (with AGI Analysis)
  14. System Transition Map (with AGI Analysis)

(1.4) [Value-Added] Experiencing AI Design Thinking AI Agents: The participants will gain a unique experience by partnering with the world’s first AI Design Thinking Agents (Specialized 150 AI agents engineered for AI-driven Design Thinking [Details]) —to support innovation and problem-solving throughout the class. Below is a 2-minute introductory video (For subtitles, please click the [CC] button).

Note: The above exclusive value-added content applies only to selected programs and their corresponding public classes.

Part 2: Target Audience

  • Chief Executive Officers, Managing Directors, and Presidents responsible for enterprise‑wide direction and transformation.
  • Leaders accountable for end‑to‑end corporate transformation, such as Chief Transformation Officers, Chief Strategy Officers, or equivalent roles.
  • C‑suite and senior functional heads (e.g., Operations, Technology, Finance, HR) involved in planning and leading cross‑organizational transformation.
  • Senior executives or transformation sponsors are tasked with building and sustaining an agile innovation culture across the organization.

Part 3: Course Content and AI Tools

(3.1) Learning Mode

This interactive course equips participants with the mindsets, skill sets, and AI‑empowered tools essential for effective AI Design Thinking Execution, enabling them to lead and deliver breakthrough business innovations. Grounded in a “Leadership‑in‑Action” approach, participants will engage in immersive, collaborative projects that address real organizational challenges and generate measurable strategic impact.

Each stage of the Design Thinking journey integrates AI‑enhanced demonstrations and hands‑on leadership exercises conducted within dynamic virtual innovation spaces (Details). Participants will learn to harness data-driven insights, guide cross-functional innovation teams, and transform emerging opportunities into scalable, high-value business models and growth strategies.

(3.2) Session Content

  • Pre‑Course Preparation Session
    • Before the bootcamp, participants join a virtual preparation session to clarify their transformation challenges and identify key innovation priorities within their organizations. This session ensures that leaders enter the program ready to apply AI-empowered Design Thinking tools to real-world organizational growth contexts.
  • Day 1: Discover Market Trend
    • Executive Workshops
      • Build a STEEP Map that captures the 5 key factors revealing early signals of disruption and long‑term transformation opportunities.
      • Map the market context to create visual blueprints that show how current systems interact to shape transformation outcomes.
      • Identify all critical stakeholders across the ecosystem to uncover hidden relationships, identify influence patterns, and leverage points essential to leading cross‑organizational transformation.
      • Conduct Design Research using social‑listening technology to capture unmet market needs and emerging behaviors that inform your transformation agenda.
    • Master Class by Subject Matter Expert:
      • Shaping the Future of the Market
  • Day 2: Define Value Proposition
    • Executive Workshops
      • Synthesize large volumes of research data into clear themes that identify where systemic change can create the greatest strategic impact.
      • Design value propositions using causal loop analysis to understand how changes to the value proposition will influence system dynamics.
      • Formulate precise, systemic problem statements that address root causes and reinforce patterns rather than isolated symptoms.
    • Master Class by Subject Matter Expert:
      • Defining Future Opportunity Zones
  • Day 3: Develop Breakthrough Ideas
    • Executive Workshops
      • Generate bold ideas by exploring multiple dimensions of change and reverse ideation to uncover unconventional, high‑impact options.
      • Prioritize transformation initiatives using clear criteria to evaluate trade‑offs and identify the most promising ideas for implementation.
    • Master Class by Subject Matter Expert:
      • Building Agile Corporate Culture
  • Day 4: Deliver Actionable Solution
    • Executive Workshops
      • Translate priority transformation ideas into a Lean Canvas that stress-tests assumptions and refines the strategic logic of your initiatives.
      • Rapidly prototype new services, processes, and business models and design validation experiments to test assumptions with stakeholders.
      • Apply the ACES Analysis Map to assess organizational readiness, uncover barriers, and define conditions for successful transformation.
      • Map the values within transformation teams that identify capability gaps and opportunities to enhance teams’ willingness to change.
      • Design a System Transition Map that outlines the phased journey from the current state to the desired future state and anticipates system‑wide ripple effects during transformation.
    • Master Class by Subject Matter Expert:
      • Creating Go-To-Market Momentum
    • Exploring Breakthrough Opportunities (Individual Leadership Retreat Exercise):
      • Exploring “what‑if” futures and emerging spaces, then craft breakthrough opportunity statements for their organization.
  • Day 4: Evening: Celebration Dinner & Networking
  • After‑Camp Follow‑Up Session
    • After the camp, participants join a follow‑up session to share implementation results, gain advisory feedback, and strengthen ongoing innovation projects. This ensures continuous learning, peer exchange, and sustained impact of change leadership practices within their organizations.

(3.3) AI Tools for Each Stage will be Practiced or Demonstrated during the courses.

Part 4: Date, Fee and Registration

Official Course Title: DesignThinkers Academy 4-Day AI DesignThinkers Bootcamp Week: Transformational Leadership for Sustainable Organizational Growth (AI Tools & AI Agents Included)

(4.1) Tuition Fee: HK$19,800 (Early Bird, One Month Before Class Start) | HK$20,800 (Standard Price)

(4.2) Date & Time:

(4.3) Mode & Language: PolyU Main Campus | Cantonese and English Presentation with English Materials

(4.4) International and Local Experts: This BootCamp is jointly organized by the DesignThinkers Academy Global, Asia and China office.

Jeroen Weide (Dean, DTA Global)

David Chung (Dean, DTA China )

Daryl Lim (Dean, DTA Aisa)

Dr. Keith Chau (Senior Consultant, HKPU)

Dr. Toa Charm (Chairman, OpenCertHub Academy)

Luke Chu (Chairman, HKIECA)

(4.5) Certification and Recognition: Upon completing the course and all related exercises, participants will receive a Digital Certificate for “Design Thinking Training Course” and a “Digital Badge” from the DesignThinkers Academy. These credentials are securely issued through a blockchain-based global certification management system.

Part 5: About the AI Design Thinking Course Series

The AI Design Thinking (DT3.0) Courses are Action-Based Learning with over 150 Techniques with AI Tools (Details) of Design Thinking 3.0, Systems Thinking and Agile methods to drive business innovation. It comprises 3 levels: Strategic Innovation, Tactical Innovation, and Foundational Innovation.

Strategic InnovationMethod(s)Details
4-Day AI DesignThinkers Bootcamp: 
Sustainable Organizational Growth		DT3.0 & STCourse | 150 sets of AI Agents
2-Day AI Design Thinking Leadership Camp:
Creating Innovative Business		DT3.0 & STCourse | 150 sets of AI Agents
Tactical InnovationMethod(s)Details
2-Day AI Design Thinking with Deep Dive for Distinctive Value Creation CourseDT3.0 & STCourse | 150 sets of AI Agents
3-Day AI Design Sprint CourseDT3.0 & AgileCourse | 150 sets of AI Agents
2-Day AI Design Thinking Facilitation CourseDT3.0Course | Certification
Foundational InnovationMethod(s)Details
1-Day AI Design Thinking FundamentalsDT3.0Course | 150 sets of AI Agents
0.5-Day AI Design Thinking Awareness DT3.0Course

Part 6: Track Record, BootCamp Recap, and Global Expert’s View

Since 2019, DesignThinkers Academy has conducted over 100 public courses (left), 11 co-hosted programs with universities, government, and industry bodies (details) (right), and 500+ in-house trainings. Programs cover business (details), social services, and public sectors(details), achieving proven results and strong industry recognition.

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