Leadership in Design Thinking Insights

Driving Innovation through Leadership and Design Thinking

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, leading with innovation has become a critical skill for success. The MWG Leadership in Design Thinking Insights (MLDTI) workshop offers an immersive one-day experience designed to equip leaders with the mindset and tools to foster creativity, implement strategic change, and drive organizational transformation. Led by Alvin Lam Wee Wah, a renowned expert in design-thinking, the program emphasizes integrating agile methodologies, lean principles, and design-thinking frameworks to cultivate a culture of innovation. Participants will learn to align these principles with data-driven strategies to solve complex challenges effectively.

Empowering Leaders with Transformational Tools

This workshop bridges the gap between theory and practical application, enabling leaders to harness the power of design-thinking for strategic decision-making and business growth. By combining agile, lean, and design-thinking approaches, participants will develop actionable insights to enhance their leadership capabilities. Whether spearheading product development or tackling organizational challenges, attendees will leave with a comprehensive toolkit for fostering innovation and achieving impactful results.

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

• Define and understand the role of big data and data sources in modern businesses.
• Evaluate the value of big data for pattern recognition and AI-driven decision-making.
• Apply the design-thinking framework to identify and solve organizational challenges.
• Integrate lean principles to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Leverage agile methodologies for adaptive problem-solving and iterative innovation.

This workshop will combine interactive presentations, case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises to ensure engagement and knowledge retention. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and peers, sharing insights and experiences to enhance their understanding of design-thinking.

This course is designed for beginners with:

• Professionals with no prior background in coding, programming, or computer science.
• Individuals without experience in data analytics but with an interest in leveraging data for innovative solutions.
• Leaders seeking to learn how to use design-thinking and lean principles for problem-solving and product development.

"Alvin Lam has practical experience and is able to relate learners to the topics in a patient and engaging manner. The verbalization of the contents in the teaching materials and sharing of additional readings are very useful." - Koh Xiao Wei, Assistant Director, Ministry of Health

"Mr Alvin demonstrate live use cases for Ethical AI, going above and beyond the textbook examples. Love the fact that he successfully made a technical topic -super interesting and highly relevant." - Muhmad Ariff, Global Head SEO, Standard Chartered Bank

"Trainer Alvin Lam is experienced and is able to distil complex concepts in simple easy to understand terms." - Khor Mi Mi, Ministry of Communications and Information

"Alvin Lam knows a lot about AI and is able to relate his knowledge to the current situations. Good Interaction." - Chen Lee Wah, Ministry of Trade and Industry

"Trainer Alvin Lam has practical knowledge and experience in the various field industries enabled relevant sharing. Engaging discussions with trainer and trainees." - David Sy

“Alvin is very knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter. He is able to explain the concepts clearly and provide relevant examples. He also engages the participants well and encourages discussions.” - Tan Boon Kiat, Senior Manager, Ministry of Home Affairs

“Alvin is a great trainer who is able to simplify complex topics and make them easy to understand. He is also very patient and helpful in answering our questions and clarifying our doubts. He has a lot of industry insights and best practices to share with us.” - Lim Hui Min, Project Manager, DBS Bank

“Very informative and inspiring interview. Alvin is very knowledgeable and passionate about AI and its potential. Thanks for sharing!” - Jason Lee

“Great insights from Alvin on the AI opportunities and challenges. He is a visionary leader and a successful entrepreneur. I learned a lot from his interview.” - Rachel Tan

“Alvin is a very experienced and professional cybersecurity expert. He has a lot of practical and useful knowledge to share. I enjoyed his interview and learned a lot from him.” - Kevin Ng

“Alvin is a very engaging and charismatic speaker. He is able to explain cybersecurity concepts and issues in a simple and clear way. He also gives good examples and case studies to illustrate his points. He is a role model for aspiring cybersecurity professionals.” - Nicole Lim

Alvin Lam Wee Wah – Expert in Design Thinking and Innovation

Alvin Lam Wee Wah is a highly accomplished design-thinking expert with extensive experience bridging academia and the corporate world. As the co-founder of a leading IT Services Management Company, Alvin has successfully integrated design-thinking into organizational strategies, enabling teams to unlock innovative solutions across digital business development, AI, data science, and cybersecurity.

With a reputation for transforming complex concepts into actionable strategies, Alvin has guided numerous organizations to embrace design-thinking as a tool for driving growth and addressing intricate challenges. His approach combines a deep understanding of agile and lean methodologies, empowering leaders to create impactful solutions in dynamic environments. Alvin’s ability to distill complex frameworks into practical insights has made him a trusted mentor and sought-after trainer.

In this workshop, Alvin brings his wealth of experience to empower leaders to navigate complexity, foster innovation, and drive sustainable success through the principles of design-thinking.