The Intersection of Design Thinking and Leadership

How do I lead like a designer? What does it mean to lead from a place of empathy and human-centered design? In this webinar, explore the possibilities of weaving design thinking into your current leadership style. Although awareness of design thinking, a design methodology that provides a solution-based approach to solving problems, is growing among teachers, less attention has been paid to how leading like a designer can influence both the rate and the types of changes being made in schools.

What if next year you approached your leadership role less as a manager and more as a designer? What if you intentionally chose to practice the habits and mindsets of designers as you lead your school? Because designers view things differently, learning to lead like a designer can bring new perspective to your work. And that's a perspective that's desperately needed in schools embracing the challenges of modern schooling, such as shifting demographics, learning environments, and curriculum. The good news is that design-inspired leaders are made, not born, and you can shift your approach by practicing several key habits and mindsets of designers. Join Alyssa Gallagher and Kami Thordarson, coauthors of Design Thinking for School Leaders, to learn about design thinking and explore the mindsets that will help you start your journey as a design-inspired leader.