Innovation Workshops

Xccelerate's Innovation Workshops are a testament to our commitment to providing high-quality, design-driven learning solutions that drive tangible impact.

Project details

Client

Xccelerate

Project

Innovation Workshops

Year

2022

Services

Service Design UX Design Facilitation

Category

Design Thinking, Facilitation, Service Design

Problem Statement

Xccelerate aims to provide innovative learning solutions to its customers, ranging from B2B clients to its course students. The challenge is to design engaging and impactful Design Thinking workshops that can help these diverse stakeholders solve complex problems and foster a culture of innovation in APAC and the Middle East.

My Contribution

As the Chief Experience Officer, I am responsible for designing and delivering various Design Thinking workshops for Xccelerate's clients and internal teams. My key contributions include:

  • Developing interactive and collaborative workshop activities using tools like Figma, Zoom and the Adobe Creative Cloud

  • Enhancing communication skills to simplify instructions and processes for participants

  • Applying multiple design methodologies to enable attendees to learn while achieving workshop milestones

  • Training Xccelerate's UX Design students and colleagues on the art of facilitation, transferring both technical and soft skills

Solution and Impact

The Innovation Workshops designed by Xccelerate have a specific purpose and are tailored to the unique requirements and desired outcomes of each client or internal team. These workshops are built on the principles of Design Thinking, fostering collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving.

The workshops have had a significant impact, enabling Xccelerate's clients and internal teams to:

  • Develop innovative frameworks and models for complex business challenges

  • Foster a culture of innovation and user-centric thinking

  • Acquire facilitation skills to lead effective workshops and events

Workshop Board Samples

Figma Workshop Board Sample ↗

Key personal challenge(s)/learning(s)

  • Balancing the diverse needs and expectations of different stakeholders requires a deep understanding of their unique challenges, learning styles, and desired outcomes

  • Effective facilitation is a critical skill that goes beyond technical expertise, encompassing communication, empathy, and the ability to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment

  • Continuous learning and adaptation are essential in the fast-paced world of design and innovation. Staying up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging facilitation techniques is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge

  • Transferring both technical and soft skills to workshop attendees, including Xccelerate's UX Design students and colleagues

Delivery mechanisms

  • Virtual workshop platform: Enables seamless delivery of online workshops, with features like virtual whiteboards, breakout rooms, and real-time collaboration tools

  • Workshop materials: Includes customisable workshop agendas, activity guides, presentation decks, and participant workbooks to ensure a consistent and engaging experience

  • Facilitator training resources: Provides a comprehensive toolkit of facilitation techniques, workshop design best practices, and ongoing support to ensure the successful delivery of Innovation Workshops

  • Community Events and Webinars: Interactive sessions that promote Design Thinking and facilitation skills, serving as a platform for lead generation and building Xccelerate's reputation as a reliable source of design-driven solutions

Key insights and findings

  • Participants value hands-on, collaborative experiences that allow them to actively apply Design Thinking principles to real-world problems

  • Effective facilitation, including clear communication, interactive activities, and personalised guidance, is crucial for enabling learning and engagement

  • Customisable workshop content and delivery options (virtual, in-person, hybrid) are necessary to meet the diverse needs of Xccelerate's clients and internal teams

  • Continuous feedback and iteration are essential for maintaining the relevance and impact of the Innovation Workshops

The next steps for Xccelerate Workshops include:

  • Expanding the workshop offerings to cover emerging design and innovation topics, such as service design, design sprints, and human-centered AI

  • Developing more robust virtual and hybrid workshop delivery capabilities to cater to the evolving needs of clients and participants

  • Enhancing the facilitator training program to include more advanced techniques and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and mentorship

  • Exploring partnerships with other design and innovation organisations to cross-promote workshops and expand Xccelerate's reach and credibility

FigJam Board Samples
FigJam Board Samples

This was only a Glimpse.

I would love to share the full version with you. Connect with me on Linkedin, email me at kalebjcardenasz@gmail.com, or send me a message below.

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Kaleb Cardenas

"Design creates culture, culture shapes values, values determine the future."

Origin

Guadalajara, Mx

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Kaleb Cardenas © 2024

Kaleb Cardenas

"Design creates culture, culture shapes values, values determine the future."

Origin

Guadalajara, Mx

Kaleb Cardenas © 2024

Kaleb Cardenas

"Design creates culture, culture shapes values, values determine the future."

Origin

Guadalajara, Mx

Work by

Kaleb Cardenas © 2024