Introduction to Transformation Design

• (In-person) Introduction to Transformation Design

  In this 1-day session, you will get a brief but intense look into the 4 ingredients of Transformation Design: Re-Adaptive Learning, Sustainability & Diversity, Transformation and Experimentation. All methods, concepts and insights are introduced via bit-sized, insightful exercises.

• (Online) Module 1 – Re-adaptive Learning

  You will learn to re-adapt by working with the Transformation Design Toolkit: Transformational Triggers Each card introduces a wicked problem of our time, namely social, economic, political, technological, legal, or cultural topics that require transformational solutions.
 Sustainable Development Goals
 Each card introduces one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By considering triggers through the lense of specific SDGs, new creative solutions can be considered.
 Mindshifts
 Each card introduces a series of questions based on the work of Cheskin Added Value* to help you reframe issues, define your position and build scenarios for a better future.

• (Online) Module 2 – Sustainable Change and Diversity

  In this module you will learn about the six Sustainable Development Goals transformations, the four roadblocks that are holding us back from having impact on sustainable change and how design and its best traits can help. You will also learn ways to organize diversity within your team or organization and how this will impact sustainable change and transformation.

• (Online) Module 3 – Transformation

  In this module, you will learn about your personal role in transformation: how does the self relate to the system, and what role do our intentions have? You will learn about the differences between change and transformation, between complicated and complex problems, between a global and local outlook, and between designing in the open and behind closed doors. You will walk away with a clear notion of the need for co-inspiration as the enabler for true transformation.

• (Online) Module 4 – Experimentation

  In this module, you will learn how a culture of experimentation is crucial in the organization of any transformation. You will learn how to formulate experiments fitting for transformation design challenges and how co-creation is a key to successful transformation.

After successful completion of the course, participants should be able to understand:

• During this course you will follow 4 modules at your own pace and time. Each module will have an introductory, and theoretical and practical part to engage you in your learning experience.
• You will learn how to use the Transformation Design Toolkit and translate it to your day-to-day.
• You will have an understanding of the four ingredients that are fundamental to Transformation Design.

A certificate of completion issued by Digital Society School (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences) will be issued to all participants. Successful completion can be achieved by attending the course.

• Corporate leaders who wish to pave the way for sustainable (digital) transformation;
• Design leaders seeking ways to inspire their teams towards new mindsets;
• Entrepreneurs and start-ups looking to create, develop and scale businesses in a transformational context;
• Public sector leaders that want to work more sustainably, inclusively and help create shared value in participative ways;
• Everyone who is involved in or feels responsible for the (digital) transformation of their organisation;
• Everyone who cares about the planet or society and is looking for ways to integrate design, technology and social innovation to unleash transformation within their organizations.