Organization Design

Grow your critical thinking skills and use a human-centered approach to problem solving.

Transform your leadership practices with intentional organization design practices from the 3-day Organization Design course from the University of Michigan.

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3

Days of In-Class Instruction

1

Expert Instructor

Unlimited

Possibilities for Success

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Immediately apply new techniques and strategies to your work.

Highly interactive training.
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Learn from your peers.

Networking and collaboration with your fellow learners.

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Elevate your resume.

Earn a digital credential from the University of Michigan.

Toni considered the people who were in the room from the first instant we were all convened. She lead the course from the design thinking mindset, starting with the people and getting to know them--using the empathy map verbally and essentially leading us to our empathy mapping.
- Past Participant
The instructor was engaging and really challenged our way of thinking. She let us come to our own realizations rather than telling our group the areas we were wrong. It was very organic. She definitely asked the right questions and helped us along the way.
- Past Participant
Toni could quickly tie the theories and principles of design thinking to the examples each participant brought forth. She was willing to adjust her content and instructional approach to suit the participants’ desired outcomes.
- Past Participant

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is this course only offered in Ann Arbor?

Organization Design is a highly interactive course that functions best in person. Instructor Toni Benner very intentionally plans her courses to engage learners in an in-person format.

What is Organization Design about?

Organization design refers to the process of structuring an organization’s framework, roles, responsibilities, workflows, and systems to achieve its strategic goals. In this course, the instructor leans into the principles of design thinking to inform this important work.

Are there prerequisites to register for this course?

This professional education course is open to anyone who is interested in using design thinking principles as part of their organization design strategy.

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