Synopsis: Design Thinking Workshop

Design Thinking the Creative Way to Innovate!

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) use design-thinking framework in most of our studies. It
allows student regularly engaged in the purpose; the process and the result. Student will involve
in five (5) stages process which focusing onto empathizing, brainstorming, formulation of ideas,
prototyping and getting the outcome by testing.

Strengths come from out personality and natural talents. They can be developed through life
experiences into aspects of our character and capabilities. They can be expressed through our
positive thoughts, feelings and actions. The strengths-based approach to wellbeing and
performance focuses on building and developing strengths rather than emphasising
weaknesses. In this workshop students will work in groups to discover a strengths-based
approach to their wellbeing. Using different scenarios, students will be able to understand 24-
character strengths and how to apply them in their everyday life to overcome challenges.

Engaging students in activities they enjoy and where they can use their strengths optimises
motivation, boosts energy and improves academic performance. This workshop identifies
different personal strengths and encourages students to identify and use their own unique
strengths to not only enhance their wellbeing but also to improve their ability to become
successful leaders.

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By the end of the workshop students will have achieved
the following outcomes:
• Worked collaboratively and communicated effectively with each other
• Applied critical and creative thinking
• Linked what they learn to real life scenarios
• Communicated their ideas clearly
• Understood how to develop their strengths to overcome challenges
• Developed a greater understanding of how to build resilience and positive thinking

We at UTS INSEARCH are currently using LEGO as part of demonstration use during classroom.
This demonstration uses ‘Model of Learning’ to practice in our daily classroom with our students.
The journey throughout the workshop is practical, student are encourage to fully involve in the
whole process.

It will takes an average of 1-1.5 hours with a min class size of 20 - 50 students. Student will be
group to 5 or 10 per group. This is the ideal numbers to run and effective workshop. Age gap not
to huge for a better focus solution outcome.

Facilities / Equipment for Workshop

Projector By Organizer

Speaker / Audio output By Organizer

Open Space for

By Organizer
prototyping

Table sitting By Organizer Optional

Speaker:
Ms. Annette Lim, UTS Insearch Partner Manager (Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong,
Macau and Taiwan) have 12 years’ experience in conducting training and development across
the region. She graduated from Human Development and adding her years of relevant
experience, there is no doubt that she is efficient in making sure that messages are delivered
across through seminar or workshop to stakeholders. On top of that she is a highly determined,
motivated and excellent in communication with students. Contactable via email:
annette.lim@insearch.edu.au and Mobile: +6012 251 5780

UTS Insearch CRICOS PROVIDER CODE 00859D

UTS Insearch CRICOS PROVIDER CODE 00859D