I was curious to explore what this methodology could offer and my expectations were eventually exceeded.

During the course lectures, we were able to see valuable ideas coming up and feel that there is always something beyond what we can see at the beginning, that is right in front of us.

All of this originated a team spirit among coordinator and participants including other people we brought in the various themes, and no one was indifferent to it.

We became believers, and want everyone around us to also have this (re)searching spirit, always looking ahead.

The Design Thinking for Business Innovation Program is a complete journey to the methodology, where it is possible to apply the tools and techniques in an environment of intense experimentation.

"Nothing is a mistake. There's no win and no fail. There's only MAKE." – this quote accompanied us during the program, and portrays its essence.

At the end of the program, I felt that I had liberated myself of some dogmas, and it was with a big enthusiasm that I started to experiment and share this new approach with the project teams that I manage.

The program is well structured and the passion of the teaching staff, together with the way they motivate the participants changed the way I think about approaching and solving problems.

With the Design Thinking program, I learned how to create empathy, embrace the unknown and promote a collaborative and effective communication.

An unforgettable experience that I hope to take part again.

I decided to enrol in the first edition of the Design Thinking for Business Innovation Program to get out of my comfort zone. Without realizing it, it was a good starting point. Leaving the comfort zone is a basic principle of the methodology.

At first, I felt like a “fish out of water”, but with the group and session dynamics, I quickly managed to connect to my inner creativity. This activation was so important that I unconsciously use the techniques I have learned, both in my personal and professional life.

To the future participants I leave the following tip: don’t underestimate the value of empathy! It's powerful!

Participating in this course was the first step to challenge the organization where I work, to learn the methodology and to apply it in very specific situations.

Often, we wonder if it is worth the investment of time and money in an extra few hours of training after a long day at work. For me, the return of this course was, and continues to be, the most possible.

From the first moment, Tiago inspired us with his energy and surprised us in each lesson with new concepts and challenging ideas, always surpassing our expectations. Every discussion we had was very constructive and always had the participation of everyone, by sharing their experiences and unique concerns.

It is, without a doubt, a course that 'opens up' our mind, introducing such interesting tools that stimulate us to think differently. These tools are still essential today in order to be able to adapt, on a daily basis, to an ever-accelerating and ever-changing world.

Looking forward to a Design Thinking 2.0!

I really enjoyed participating in the second edition of the Design Thinking for Business Innovation Program. Throughout the entire course, I felt challenged and motivated. I learnt with this methodology that there aren’t any right or wrong answers, but instead, many questions to allow a deepening of those which might be the best solutions.

I feel more capable of solving my own professional and personal challenges, in the sense that this course enabled me to think, rethink, act and observe others in new ways.

I loved having the opportunity to meet fellow participants, and with them, have the privilege of going through this learning challenge together.

I also consider that this course was superbly well conducted by Tiago, a great communicator, believer and connoisseur of the methodology.