Empowering Innovation: A Deep Dive into Design Thinking Facilitation

February 24-25, 2025 | Virginia Commonwealth University

At Academic Impressions, we believe in building capacity, not dependency. For over 20 years, we have partnered with colleges and universities to develop leaders, strengthen teams, and drive lasting institutional success. More than just leadership development, we are an organizational development company, helping institutions achieve their most important goals and aspirations by equipping their people and systems with the strategies, tools, and confidence to create meaningful and sustainable change.

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Master the art of design thinking facilitation to lead with purpose, spark innovation, and transform creative ideas into impactful solutions.

Overview

Are you ready to take your design thinking skills to the next level? Join us for a transformative two-day experience at Virginia Commonwealth University, where you’ll master the techniques of design thinking facilitation. The conference-a collaboration between Academic Impressions and VCU’s da Vinci Center-will equip you with the tools to inspire innovation, design dynamic sessions, and make a real impact within your organization.

This program is designed to empower leaders, facilitators, and educators by providing hands-on learning, real-time feedback, and practical action plans. Whether you’re new to design thinking or looking to expand your expertise, this event offers everything you need to lead with confidence.

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Program Highlights

In-Depth Instruction from Experts: Gain a comprehensive understanding of design thinking from seasoned facilitators.
Hands-On Prototyping and Design Practice: Develop sessions tailored to your institution’s unique needs.
Real-Time Feedback and Peer Collaboration: Practice leading sessions and get insights from facilitators and fellow attendees.
Action-Oriented Planning: Create actionable plans to bring your goals to life in your own organization.

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Who Should Attend

This conference is ideal for leaders, educators, facilitators, and anyone eager to bring the power of design thinking to their organization. Build your confidence, deepen your expertise, and leave with actionable strategies for real-world innovation.

Bring a team! Register 3 or more people and save more than $1,000! Discounts will be automatically applied at checkout.

Previous participants in the Design Thinking Certificate of Completion or the Design Thinking Practitioner certificate are highly encouraged to attend.