WHY LEARN THE DISRUPTIVE DESIGN METHOD?
We know that the Disruptive Design Method (DDM) is a highly effective tool for creating positive change, as we use it in all our workshops, commissions, projects and creative change interventions. It is an easy-to-follow process for understanding and changing complex problems, as well as evolving them through systems level creative interventions.
This unique multi-disciplinary approach combines expertise from design thinking, sociology, environmental sciences, cognitive sciences, behavioural economics and systems thinking, offering anyone the tools for affecting positive change.
All of our online and live programs transfer deep systems and sustainability knowledge, offering a toolbox of skills to support you in applying productive boundary-pushing solutions for a sustainable, regenerative, equitable and circular future.
The applied DDM involves three key phases of
Mining, Landscaping and Building
Combined, these three stages are cycled through and used as the framework for inquiry, discovery and development in addressing complex real-world problems. The method is based off an in-depth 12-part methodology of well-established scientific arenas of inquiry that result in changemaking, leveraging creative and science-based approaches that support tangible and actionable outcomes.
MINING
Learning to love the problem, suspending the need to solve, deep exploration of the problem arena offering the foundations for systems level explorations.
LANDSCAPING
Systems thinking and exploration, shifting perspective, getting the bird’s eye view, identifying points of intervention and leverage that are within your sphere of influence
BUILDING
Creative ideation, developing best-fit solutions, testing, iterating, prototyping, leveraging change, collaborating and creating systems level change interventions
FUTURE PROOF YOUR ORGANIZATION AND LEAD THE MOMENTUM TOWARD A MORE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
The Disruptive Design Method for activating positive social and environmental change is unique in its combination of systems thinking, sustainability and design. By combining these three pillars, the method enables a more cohesive three-dimensional understanding of the issues being addressed. When incorporating into business decision-making, the DDM offers efficient collaboration tools for forward momentum.
Our organizational training program series include applications for the Circular Economy, sustainable design strategies and the business case for making change and mindset shifts. It aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and supports the development of organizational codes of conduct that increase progressive action for a climate-positive and sustainable future.
Our online courses and live masterclasses supports your team in moving from a linear to a circular mindset while building skills in life cycle thinking, supply chain and product sustainability, cognitive science and bias, critical thinking, gamification, creativity, and leadership, in the context of making effective organizational change.
CORE LEARNING Outcomes
CAPACITY AND INSPIRATION
Deliver training to internal employees and organizational leaders to enable them to bring capacity and inspiration for all employees, departments and clients, in order to understand, enact and lead with sustainability & circular economy concepts to a higher level from designing and planning through to implementing and communicating.
UNIFIED VISION
Transfer key learning around sustainability & circular economy principles to those who are not as familiar with them in order to unify organizational vision.
CURIOSITY AND SKILLS
Embed the intrinsic desire to explore opportunities, find the right partnerships with client organizations and deliver robust, valid sustainability & circular economy content. Engage with the tools and techniques that enable the change to occur in motivational and practical ways.
EFFECTIVE TOOLS
Learn the tools that allow individuals and groups to break out of rutted, linear thinking, to ideate creative new ideas, to learn tips and tactics for engaging clients with sustainability and to put those tools into action in ways that make organizational sense, advance internal leadership and ensure that actions taken are based on the science and knowledge of sound and effective outcomes.
COMMUNICATION
Advance the communication tactics employed both internally and externally to bring employees and clients along the transition path to a more circular and sustainable economy.
LEADERSHIP
Support the leadership development of your own and other pioneering organizations who are willing to be at the forefront of the transformation toward a sustainable, just, circular and regenerative economy, by enhancing their capacity and competitive advantage.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Through engaging online learning modules, executive training and group challenges, this series is designed with the critical content needed for rapidly upskilling organizations that are seeking to make positive social and environmental impacts in their business operations. With +10,000 students in our online school, we have a vast library of resources and years of experience with digital, in-person, and hybrid educational training delivery. These courses are ready to go, to be taken as a team or individuals.
INTRODUCTION PROGRAM
Introduction to Sustainable and Circular Business Strategies
The introductory program will kick off your transformation by uncovering the core concepts and approaches to sustainability in business. Be inspired by diverse industry case studies and map your action plan:
Part 1: Sustainability and Circular Economy Transformation in Business
Part 2: Case Studies of Sustainability Initiatives in Business
Part 3: Leadership and Activating Change
SUSTAINABILITY IN BUSINESS 101
Operational & Product Impacts
The 101 program covers all the core aspects of operational impacts, exploring the energy, waste water and procurement aspects of general operations, as well as providing actions and upskilling in life cycle thinking and green supply chain development.
Part 1: Sustainability and Business Operational Impacts
Part 2: Assessing Operational Areas of Impact
Part 3: Supply Chains, Carbon Emissions and Life Cycle Thinking
SUSTAINABILITY IN BUSINESS 102
Materials, Policy & Reporting
The 102 program dives deeper into the economic impacts of sustainability in business, looking at the financial risks and opportunities, and explores strategies for taking on the challenges and leadership roles in this global movement. The world is changing - fast - and positioning yourself and your organization for employability and resilience will be critical for successful and sustainable growth in the years to come.
Part 1: Materials and Waste Streams
Part 2: Developing Policies and Procedures
Part 3: Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting
SUSTAINABILITY IN BUSINESS 103
Systems Thinking & Mindset Shifts
The 103 program looks at the bigger picture and supports decision making for systems level change within the workplace context.
Level up with carbon and future positive initiatives, build leadership skills for internal and external momentum, understand sustainable design strategies and create products and services that fit into the circular economy.
Part 1: Transitioning to and Designing for the Circular Economy
Part 2: Systems Thinking in Business Decision Making
Part 3: Business Ethics, Integrity and Theory of Change
EXECUTIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS
We designed an extensive advanced masterclass for executives wanting to go beyond the obvious and develop a unique organizational approach to business sustainability for the circular economy. This includes far more advanced knowledge and content specifically for senior leaders.
Our client are international and from all industries. With a combination of engaging online content and customized live online session, we will get you to where you need to be, with sustainability content that sticks.
Get in touch to start the conversation.
CHANGE CHALLENGE
We also offer an organizational change challenge that each individual can either do for themselves or implicate their colleagues into the challenge for a fun and interactive way to increase their impact and influence.
This is a great initiative for HR managers and executives to invite their employees to take part in, incentivize participation and encouraging everyone to come along for the ride as your organization scales up its efforts toward increasing and meeting sustainability goals.
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CUSTOMIZABLE COURSES
All our standard series are fully customizable to your organizational needs.
We also offer bulk subscription rates, and can design specific context and content for your industry. We offer add-on motivational live sessions with our lead educator Dr. Leyla Acaroglu, as well as executive coaching and advice services to ensure your company-wide success.
Get in touch today to start the discussion on how to leverage your company and industry to lead the way.
NOT SURE WHAT YOU NEED?
Find out where you’re at and where you want to go using our specially designed sustainability journey diagnostic toolkit.
When you sign up for our Introduction to Sustainable and Circular Business program, you will take our custom-designed diagnostic quiz to be able to effectively establish where you are at now in your sustainability journal and develop your action plan!