Slator Design Thinking is about re-framing the real problem and solving it with the right human-centered solution.
In a dynamic mix of presentations and activities, you will learn how to apply a versatile design discipline that will transform the way you and:
- Provide repeatable ways to innovate and make things better together
- Promote productive collaboration across teams (remotely or in-person)
- Uncover deeper customer insight to get closer to real problems
- Guide future solutions with team input, alignment and confidence
Thur | June 25
16:00 PM - 16:05 PM CEST (10:00 AM EST)
Welcome Remarks

Andrew Smart
Co-Founder, Slator
Welcome and Opening Remarks
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16:05 PM - 16:50 PM CEST (10:05 AM EST)
Introduction to Design Thinking

Chris Elkin
Founder, Doodle Brands
- Setting The Scene
- What makes a design thinking innovator?
From Customer Empathy to Insight: (Framing the Real Problem)
- Design Thinking Methods:
> Stakeholder Mapping, Persona Profile
> Rose, Thorn, Bud
> Affinity Clustering
> Idea Statement Starters
16:50 PM - 16:55 PM CEST (10:50 AM EST)
Short Break
16:55 PM - 17:40 PM CEST (10:55 AM EST)
Envisioning New Possibilities: (Making the Right Solution)

Chris Elkin
Founder, Doodle Brands
- Design Thinking Methods:
> Concept Poster
> Critique
> Prototype
> Visualize the Vote
Putting Design Thinking into Action at work
- Identify innovation opportunities and committing with a ‘buddy’ to start using Design Thinking
17:40 PM - 17:55 PM CEST (11:40 AM EST)
Q&A

Andrew Smart
Co-Founder, Slator

Chris Elkin
Founder, Doodle Brands
Achieving Scale
- VC and PE Funding
- Language Industry Startup Environment
- M&A – Inside the Process
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17:55 PM - 18:00 PM (11:55 AM EST)
Closing Remarks

Andrew Smart
Co-Founder, Slator
SlatorCon Amsterdam and Beyond
- Key takeaways of SlatorCon Amsterdam
- Slator’s 2020 client service and subscription model
- SlatorCon 2020 events calendar
Register for Slator Design Thinking for USD 75.00 and transform the way you and your team work, problem solve and innovate. Contact Andrew Smart if your company would like to purchase five or more tickets.
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