London Business School
Context
Design Thinking is an area of strong interest for Mary and underpins many of her client projects in commercial, public and not-for-profit sectors.
The Approach
Mary has been closely involved in London Business School’s new Design Thinking programme, ‘Innovation through Design Thinking’, since it’s design and inception. The interactive 6-week LBS course was created by Professor Julian Birkinshaw and launched in 2021.
The Results
To date, Mary has led over 200 senior executives from over 160 organisations through the programme, supporting people from multiple industries, sectors and global regions. Participant feedback has been consistently high.
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Mary has worked with me at London Business School for 9 years and is an experienced tutor on our innovation and strategy programmes in executive education.
Mary has a strong knowledge of Design Thinking frameworks and tools. She combines genuine enthusiasm for the approach with real world expertise in innovation. Her approach is a mix of support and challenge to show how design thinking can bring positive change, helping participants address complex workplace challenges in today’s fast moving world. She works tirelessly with programme participants to help them sharpen up their thinking and move their plans forward.
Mary has a strong knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for Design Thinking combined with real world expertise in innovation.
She works tirelessly with programme participants to help them sharpen up their thinking and move their plans forward.