Design Thinking For Divergent Methods

About You

I am in the first semester of my Civil Engineering course and I have attained interests, achievements and goals associated with my course. My choice to pursue the course of Civil Engineering is to attain increased decision making and management skills for being able to work in real life situations. I have decided to become a civil engineer after successful completion of this course as I have always been fascinated in developing of buildings, bridges and skyscrapers. The degree of civil engineer will facilitate me in attaining my career goals that can offer me the opportunity in making societal difference.

The weekly moodle blogs based on which detailed learnings were attained by me over duration of nine weeks has facilitated me in making informative and detailed analysis on my weaknesses and strengths for competing in my civil engineering course. Moreover, I have also attained learning regarding use of divergent methods of things (Rodrigo, 2017). The weekly lectures have increased my learning on visualization that can serve as the most vital aspect in understanding the ways in which the actual need of the product by consumers can be analyzed by me. Such learning attained will facilitate me in implementing the related theories associated with the knowledge gathered from the blogs so that I can develop my capability in the design learning sector. I have also obtained detailed learning on innovation that can support me in developing unique teams of individuals (Herrington, Parker &Boase-Jelinek, 2014). Detailed knowledge has also been attained my me on rapid prototyping, exacerbated by time constraints that have facilitated me in developing rapid prototyping and collaborating in building.

From the first moodle blog, I have attained learning regarding the fact that in developing effective designers design can indicate the state of mind and values attained by me. I have also attained knowledge through analyzing an example that as a design thinker they have their own thinking pattern (Glen, Suciu &Baughn, 2014). I came to realsie from this first weekly module that the core values developed by individuals in design thinking through which I can develop the ability of decision making in the world. I have also attained detailed knowledge on the fact that I can attain better thinking and action planning for obtaining better findings in the civil engineering actions. These four aspects can also be used by me in the design thinking equation. I have also knowledge regarding flow of cycle that can offer a distinct result. I need to increase my patience and be much more attentive in the design thinking class. This will help me in mind mapping and finding out more innovative ideas.

I have attained learning through completion of the week 2 moodle blog that there is drastic difference between the problem and the related solutions. By analyzing the tutorial I have attained a detailed knowledge that solutions in the design thinking process relies in the thinkers those recognize the issue (Lai & Hwang, 2015). Knowledge reading the new process of thinking have also attained by me during the course through which I can focus on the recognized problem such as providing empathy on the recognized problem. From the case study presented before me during the lecture in moodle blog 2, I have attained great understanding regarding design thinking and solving issues through revealing a problem during my civil engineering course. I realized that design thinking is a problem as it was very difficult for me to analyze the pictures those were presented to me during the weekly lecture.

Learning (Literature)

From learning attained from completion of week moodle blog I have gathered that I can face certain wicked problems that can result in some another issue. I have also attained increased learning regarding a traditional approach that can help me analyzing, recognizing along with attaining solution to such wicked issues (Manzini, 2016). Certain examples were provided to me in attaining deep knowledge on traditional approach implementation in design thinking technique. I have also learned to implement the fact in my civil engineering course that data differ in problem from a wicked issue. The data regarding an issue that are insufficient or contradictory results in data to keep changing that further can make the problem for me further wicked. I have also obtained knowledge in this week regarding loop learning process in which I can be able to intermediate in my loop to get a solution for small groups employing modern approach (Leinonen et al., 2016). In this tutorial blog analysis I attained increased knowledge regarding the ways to think freely along with generating, discussing, creating along with sharing a single platform through which cash flow ideas can be attained by me.

From completing the moodle blog in week 4, I have attained knowledge regarding the fact that I can evaluate the primary and secondary activities of my business through implementation of value chain analysis (Smith, Iversen & Hjorth, 2015). I have also gathered from the weekly moodle that primary activities in my civil engineering business activities can include research and development, production, sales and market along with effective consumer service target customers. My civil engineering job in an organization can also include certain secondary activities such as infrastructure, technology, material management and human resource management. This has enhanced my understanding on recognizing areas which can be modified to attain high profit and efficiency.

From analyzing the week 5 moodle, I have attained a detailed learning on analyzing the ways in which DT can facilitate me in developing trust of consumers. Through attaining such learning, I am able to emphasize issue through listening answers regarding questions asked by mt company’s consumers in face-to-face conversation (Liedtka, 2015). This week learning have also cleared my understanding ways in which such questions can facilitate me in dealing with a problem in distinct manner. From the week 5 learning moodle, I have also realized from the week 5 blog that with more questions coming from the side of the consumers can facilitate me in understating my issues through which I can attain more suitable solutions along with attaining accurate solutions along with an increased level of attained trust from the consumers (Richard et al., 2017).

From the learning attained from the week 6, blog Moodle I have gathered that through understanding a problem related with research design I will be able to attain more suitable solutions and level of trust from consumers. I have also attained detailed understanding on “mind stretching” process through which I can listen to a problem session but I would not be able to think regarding an issue in my sessions (Olson, Bidewell, Dune & Lessey, 2016). For increasing learning on the design thinking process in my civil engineering career certain video instances were presented in the week 6 module. I have also gathered learning on the fact that the helicopter view has increased my concentration within the inner things rather than focusing overall scenario. I have also obtained detailed learning on innovation that can support me in developing unique teams of individuals (Ajayi, 2016).

Reflection on Literature and Blogs

As per my evaluation, brainstorming involves informal and relaxed method to solve problems with lateral thinking. The brainstorming session motivates me to devise new thoughts and ideas, which could be crafted into original, creative solutions to an issue. Hence, during brainstorming sessions, I need to avoid rewarding or criticizing ideas. This is because analysis and judgment at this stage hinders creativity and generation of ideas (Bennett, Agostinho & Lockyer, 2017). I have learned that with the help of brainstorming session, unhelpful group behavior could be undermined. Moreover, at the time of brainstorming sessions, the diverse experience of the team members come into play. This implies that I could obtain better solutions to the problems encountered. At the time of individual brainstorming sessions, I need not have to think about the emotions, opinions or egos of the other individuals and this would help in increasing my creativity and freeness (Bennett, Agostinho & Lockyer 2015). Moreover, better ideas are often obtained through individual brainstorming rather than group brainstorming.

According to my evaluation, design thinking is a process, which offers a solution-based approach in order to solve problems. Firstly, in this process, I have to gain an empathetic understanding of the problem that I am trying to solve (Prediger, Gravemeijer &Confrey, 2015). Based on time constraints, a considerable amount of information is collected at this phase for using in the next stage. In the next stage, I have to put all collected information for analyzing the observations and accordingly, they could be synthesized for defining the core problems identified. Hence, this would assist me in defining the problem statement in a human-centered way (Buchanan, 2015). After this, I should start developing new ideas for identifying solutions to the problem statement. From the group of ideas developed, I should seek the most feasible solution and it needs to be reviewed from time to time for providing information regarding the understanding of the users.

All individuals are deemed to possess their own thinking strategy. It is possible to apply strategic thinking for undertaking decisions associated with personal life or work. As a strategic thinker, I need to develop certain skill sets. Firstly, I have to possess the ability of using the logical and creative sides of my brain that could be highly valuable. Secondly, I need to have well-defined, focused business vision as well as personal vision (Glen, Suciu & Baughn, 2014). Thirdly, I should have the ability of clearly defining the objectives and develop a strategic plan of action with each goal broken down into tasks and the tasks should have a list of required resources and particular timeline. Lastly, I need to design flexibility in my plans by developing few benchmarks in my thinking for progress review. Therefore, a designed mindset is the key to success for an individual, while the bases for great thoughts include DT tools, concentration and focus.

Activities	Month 1	Month 2	Month 3	Month 4	Month 5	Month 6
Increasing my concentration level	I will try to take part in all the workshop activities.	I will try to use the divergent method of thinking in order to analyze the problem properly (Lin et al.,  2014).	I will try to note all the key important points of the previous lectures as well.	I will take part in many problem solving methods that will help me in increasing my aptitude.	I will also be working over my listening skills	I will be able to develop a clear problem analyzing skill.
Think out of the box	I will try to get out of my comfort zone	I will start analyzing the problem in a better and efficient way	I will be much more attentive in the upcoming lectures.	I will have to analyze a problem from all the possible views (Savery, 2015).	I will be using the loop learning process as well.	I will be able to use the  identifying, analyzing and solving method.
I will try to improve my problem solving skills	I will be working over my level of empathy while analyzing any problem.	I will try to observe many pictures studies and workshop activities	I will try to see the problem and analyze it before reaching to the solution (Lye & Koh, 2014).	I will make sure to not rush to any particular decision.	I will take admission in many of the problem solving skill tests so that I can improve.	I will try to develop a sound problem solving skill an d make sure that I am developing a strong and
I will try to work over my design thinking skills.	I will try to develop a varied and wide range of thinking pattern	I will try to work over my time management skills.	I will try to be a good listener and take the views and opinions of others	I will make sure that I am creating an open mind to accept the views of all my team members as well.	I will try to focus on the innovative ideas being given by others and suggest my own point of view	I will be able to formulate new, fresh and innovative ideas (Scott, Sorokti & Merrell, ]2016)

1. Attentiveness-Watch and learn-2: My score is less here so I need to work on this particular aspect. I was really having problem in connecting the class lessons with the previous ones that had been taught. I will undertake many meditation and concentration increasing classes.
2. Value and observation- 4: I think that my value and observation is improved and well developed.
3. Comfortable with chaos-2: I often get nervous with lot of noise and chaos going on around. I will have to work over my ability to focus over my goal without getting disturbed.
4. Patience-2: I need to increase my patience and be much more attentive in the design thinking class. This will help me in mind mapping and finding out more innovative ideas.
5. Try it put or experiment-4: I am open enough to try out new ideas and experiment with the same. This is evident from the group activities that have been undertaken.
6. Open-mindedness- 5: I am open-minded and I like to listen and consider the views of all my team mates.
7. Current reality-2: I have to work over my decision making skill and focus on the gravity of the current situation. I have often been worried about the future actions and delayed my prompt decisions. It is for this reason, I have to work more on my confidence level and decision making skills.
8. Cross disciplinary or open to views-1: I am always open towards accepting the views of people having different tastes and thinking. This helps in improving the innovation. I have also got this
9. Thinker or visual worker- 3: I am more of a visual worker but I will have to work on my thinking skills as well. I was getting confused during some of the brainstorming activities. I was not able to find out any new ideas or suggestion. However, I could come up with ideas but it took a lot of time and support from my classmates (Mathiesen, Nedergaard &Nørgård, 2017). I was spending much more time in finding out a problem in the picture that I could see rather than thinking in detail.
10. Able to distance oneself from business details or Divergent thinker-2: I will have to develop the divergent thinking capability. I was unable to widen my area of thinking while taking the mind mapping or the brain storming classes.
11. User centered- 1: I am user centered as I always try to know the actual need or the requirement that the users have from a particular product.

Conclusion

The paper focused on analyzing the developing necessary knowledge of design thinking process. I have gathered from the weekly module analysis that the action plan of the major events along with activities. Moreover, I have also attained learning regarding use of divergent methods of things. The weekly lectures have increased my learning on visualization that can serve as the most vital aspect in understanding the ways in which the actual need of the product by consumers can be analyzed by me. The report also revealed that the weekly lectures have increased my learning on visualization that can serve as the most vital aspect in understanding the ways in which the actual need of the product by consumers can be analyzed by me. Such learning attained will facilitate me in implementing the related theories associated with the knowledge gathered from the blogs so that I can develop my capability in the design learning sector. 

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