When:
Thursday, July 27, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 6:15 PM EDTAdd to Calendar
Timeline:
4:00 PM - Pre-Session Networking4:20 PM - Program Begins
6:00 PM - Program Ends & Post-Session Networking
6:15 PM - Adjourn
Where:
2020 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
Driving Directions
We are very pleased to return to the offices of Gensler DC, located within walking distance of the Farragut West, Farragut North and Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro stations. Garage parking is available in the surrounding area.
The Power of Design Thinking
to Transform All Institutions
WNG Chairman's Forum
Thursday, July 27, 2017
4:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Please join the Washington Network Group for our next WNG Chairman's Forum with Andres Jordan of Factor6 Innovation Strategies and Eric Dulkeith of Deutsche Telekom's consulting arm, Detecon Innovation Institute, who will discuss with us "The Power of Design Thinking to Transform All Institutions." Welcoming remarks by Kate Kirkpatrick, a principal and studio director in Gensler's Washington, DC office.
About this Session:
"Design Thinking is no longer just for products. Executives are using this approach to devise strategy and manage change." - Harvard Business Review, September 2015.
Are you concerned about winning the innovation game and the digital transformation game? Design thinking may be the best answer.
Design Thinking (DT), a decades-old framework, is going mainstream. It is now being touted as the ultimate solution for driving innovation into the fast-paced digital age. At the same time, we are also learning that its impact on a company can be much greater than anticipated. Design Thinking goes beyond product development. It can be the seed for cultural transformations.
Learn how the CEO of Pepsi transformed the entire company into a powerhouse by using Design Thinking. Hear how the Veteran's Administration is using Design Thinking to improve services to veterans. See how SAP is leveraging Design Thinking to redefine their relationships with customers and increase business. Be amazed how a simple observation transformed the pizza cutter for OXO.
Our speakers are innovation experts that have worked with companies and institutions of all sizes and will share their lessons learned and practical advice on how to get started on the Design Thinking journey.
About Our Presenters:
Andres Jordan
Chief Innovation Catalyst & Certified Design Thinker
Factor6 Innovation Strategies, Alexandria, Virginia
Eric Dulkeith
Senior Executive
The Detecon Innovation Institute, San Francisco, California
WNG Chairman's Forum:
The WNG Chairman's Forum convenes special events with outstanding leaders on compelling topics of interest to our Washington Network Group membership. Non-members are welcome to attend this event.
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