Change is inevitable. Depending on your approach, it can be anxiety-inducing or catalyzing.
Together, we will look at change management through the lens of neuroscience and design.
We’ll explore how to work with the brain’s natural response to change, transition teams through significant organizational shifts, and build resilience for yourself and your team.
Registratin closed.
Scholarships
We’re excited to partner with Shopify UX to provide 5 scholarships to this workshop to underrepresented folks, non-profits and leaders whose education budgets have been affected by COVID-19.
Applications closed.
“Managing the process of change, small or large, ones I initiate and ones I don’t.”
“The tools and approaches you’ll learn are grounded in common sense, which makes them incredibly approachable — but the power of the workshop is in the synthesis of bringing different frameworks together in a way that makes sense to our profession. It’s a wonderful way of shifting to a different perspective and getting unstuck from emotions or perceptions of ourselves that can hold us back.”
What you’ll learn
How the brain is affected by change, and the impact it has on our work
Address change management as a design problem
Create transition plans for significant organizational shifts
Communicate effectively during times of change
Navigate tough conversations about ambiguity
Lead authentically in times of change
Identify practices to develop personal and team resilience
What you’ll get
A workbook to capture your notes and activities (If time permits, we’ll send you a printed notebook for this workshop.)
Access to the Design Dept. Slack group for ongoing discussion and support
Remote format
Our remote workshops are based on the success of our in-person learning principles. Our goal is help participants learn not only from our instructors, but industry experts and peers. The day will be a mix of short lectures, solo reflection, and group activities. It’s a highly participatory remote workshop. Participants should be prepared to participate in a quiet space with stable wifi.
Who should attend
Any creative leader looking to find ways to help their team navigate small (e.g. process shifts) to significant change (e.g. reorgs, layoffs, strategic shifts).
Schedule*
9:00am
Welcome
9:30am
Change and the brain
12:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm
Designing transitions
3:00pm
Building resilience
5:30pm
Wrap up
* Schedule may change
Cancellation policy; remote events
We understand that plans can change and your workshop may have to wait.
If Participant’s plans change, or if any adjustments from in-person to remote Workshops will not work for Participant, Participant shall email DD at hello@designdept.co as soon as possible. While we cannot transfer Participant’s Workshop ticket or allow for substitutions should you wish to cancel, we may be able to help you with a refund according to the following timelines:
Notice given to DD two (2) or more months before the workshop: Registration is 100% refundable.
Notice given to DD less than two (2) months but more than one (1) month before workshop: DD will refund 50% of Participant’s registration fee.
Notice given to DD less than one (1) month before workshop: Registration is non-refundable.
This policy is subject to change. DD will notify registered participants of any changes to this policy.