Parallel Session 3.D: Is there madness in our methods? What can we learn from structured thinking approaches to take us into the future of HE?
Tracks
Hawking
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 |
| 1:50 PM - 2:50 PM |
| Hawking Room, Hilton City Centre |
Overview
1:50pm - 2:50pm
Amelia Johnson, University of Exeter and Alice Trethewey, HEdway Group (W)
60min extended session
Details
This exciting, hands-on workshop from Amelia Johnson and Alice Trethewey (Exeter) unpacks the overlaps and similarities, as well as the differences and gaps, between Lean Thinking and other methods, frameworks and theories through the medium of problem solving. Attendees will be challenged to use different and creative ways to solve a problem, utilising their skills and experiences in quick, problem solving cycles. In this expertly facilitated process, attendees will challenge common habits and unlock their inquisitive minds!
Speaker
Amelia Johnson
User Experience Researcher
University Of Exeter
Is there madness in our methods? What can we learn from structured thinking approaches to take us into the future of HE?
1:50 PM - 2:50 PMBiography
Amelia works within the Digital team at the University of Exeter, and spoke at the DUUK24 THE conference about understanding and visualising the student journey. Her specialisms include one-to-one interviews, workshops, and experience mapping. To advocate user-led design, she facilitates cross-departmental ideation sessions and produces clear reports for product teams.
Ms Alice Trethewey
Director
Hedway Group
Is there madness in our methods? What can we learn from structured thinking approaches to take us into the future of HE?
1:50 PM - 2:50 PMBiography
Alice has worked in and around HE for 10+ years, leading and implementing change. She is a partner in the HEdway Group who believe wholeheartedly in doing the right thing even when it is difficult: working together across teams to co-create changes that people can engage with, build capability and confidence, and that ultimately stick.
