As part of GovTech Connect, we run a series of workshops aimed at fostering citizen engagement and participatory practices to diffuse the DT for GovTech methodology at broad. These virtual and interactive workshops are a gathering of GovTech actors with diverse backgrounds and playing a variety of roles in the ecosystem to create a culture of Human-Centred Design. Furthermore, they are used as a stage to present the Design Thinking Reusable Portfolio, instruct on its usage to create impactful GovTech solutions and secure support from influential stakeholders, and have a hands-on experimentation with some of its tools.
On the 23rd of April 2024, the second edition of the Design Thinking Training Workshop was hosted as part of the GovTech dissemination events. The primary aim was to impart essential knowledge about Service Design, the Design Thinking for GovTech methodology, and engage participants in hands-on activities to strengthen their skills in creating impactful GovTech solutions and garner support from influential stakeholders.
The workshop had the following key objectives:
- Present to participants the principles of Design Thinking,
- Introduce the GovTech Connect project and the Design Thinking discipline,
- Showcase the relevance of Design Thinking in both private and public sectors through case studies,
- Provide guidance on integrating Design Thinking into GovTech projects,
- Facilitate practical, hands-on experience with Design Thinking tools for citizen engagement
You can download the report below for more insights on the event!