What do Design Thinking Specialists/Design Thinking Coaches do? What does their professional activity look like?

Design Thinking specialists and Design Thinking coaches know the Design Thinking subject matter very well and act as experts in this field.

With their in-depth knowledge of methods, they can advise, support and accompany teams and companies in their (complex) projects involving the design thinking method. They often work on a freelance basis and offer design thinking workshops or courses, for example. In these, they not only teach participants the necessary theoretical principles, but also offer them the opportunity to practice the six phases of the design thinking process using various examples.

Design thinking specialists vs. design thinking coaches

• Design Thinking specialistsmainly have an advisory function. For example, they develop suitable procedures for their customers and accompany or monitor their implementation. They are responsible for ensuring that the desired success is achieved.
• Design Thinking Coacheson the other hand, are specialized coaches. As such, they do not present ready-made solutions, but offer "help for self-help". Design thinking coaches work with companies and teams, coaching them in the design thinking process, for example. They assist them with questions and difficulties and provide helpful input, but are not responsible for the progress or success of the process.

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