Design Management (Online)

Design is the driving force behind the creative industries, new product development and innovation. But as a manager, how should you support and control creative processes? And develop a culture of creativity? This is the focus of this short, practical online course in Design Management.

This course is tailored individuals working in, or who aspire to work in, a creative context, and in six sessions, will provide you with best practices from design thinking, strategic management and creative leadership, to help you manage design in a more strategic way.

This hands on course will be taught through in-class workshops, project work and presentations and feedback sessions, and will give you a practical toolkit which you can apply immediately.



Topics

• Week One: Intro into Strategic Management
• Week Two: Leadership of Creative Teams
• Week Three: Design Thinking I: Process and Tools
• Week Four: Design Thinking II: People Requirements
• Week Five: Strategic Problem Solving
• Week Six: Consulting and Negotiating

Course Outcomes
By the end of this course you will have a better understanding of;

• How to lead creative teams successfully
• How to apply design thinking
• How to manage projects and clients strategically
• How to use consulting tools and negotiate with clients

Who is Design Management (Online) for
This beginner course will be beneficial for designers, creatives, brand managers, and entrepreneurs who aspire towards more strategic and managerial roles. It is also an excellent fit for individuals who are new to the creative sector or who aspire to work in it, and want to get up to speed quickly.
Level: Beginner
Please note: This course is for students ages 18 and over



Why choose an LCC Online Short Course
Our online learning short courses allow you to experience London College of Communication wherever you are in the world. Additionally all LCC Online Short Courses include;

• Live sessions with expert
• Lesson recordings
• Practical assignments
• Personal feedback
• VLE with course content
• Forums for support
• 3 months online access
• LCC Certificate upon completion

Further Reading
Course tutor Eva-Maria Kirchberger's co-authored chapter "Specialist Service Design Consulting: The end of the beginning, or the beginning of the end? "in "Designing for Service: Key Issues and New Direction. "Read more on the LCC Blog.


Further details about this course and others offered at LCC can be found here or you can check the Online Short Courses FAQ page for more details about how the courses are delivered

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