About the Event :

Innovation is about solving important, challenging problems in creative ways. Design thinking principles and processes are about to revolutionize our world of work. They help to solve complex problems, to create user-centered innovations in the team and to develop holistic solutions. Design thinking is a practical tool for innovation that anyone can learn and apply. In this seminar, you will learn the core principles and tools of design thinking and how to apply them across the organisation to generate innovative and creative solutions through some real life examples.

We wish that via the dialogue between academics and industry professionals, and open discussion with the audience, the seminar could provide a clearer picture to teachers on the learning and teaching strategies of design thinking skills and its benefits to students.

Facilitator(s) :

Dr Wallace LAM

Principal, HK Institute of Vocational Education (Kwun Tong)  

Academic Director, Business Administration Discipline, VTC 

Dr Lam is currently the Academic Director (Business Administration Discipline) of VTC and Principal of IVE (Kwun Tong), with over 24 years of experience in managerial training, and vocational and professional education and training (VPET). He is a seasoned administer and academic with multi-disciplinary academic background. Prior to joining VTC, he worked as an industrial and product development manager in a telecommunication, computer and electrical appliance manufacturing company in Hong Kong.

Mr Joe HO

Co-founder of Talk Research & Innovation Management

Joe Ho is the Co-founder of Talk Research & Innovation Management. Through his 10 years' adventures, Joe has incorporated the human-centred driven approach to his research and training methodologies, with a mission drive innovative solutions, trend and strategic foresights for his clients. Beyond interactive research and engaging training sessions, Joe continues to promote and advocate innovative thinking and improve Design Research culture in Asia. He has been invited to collaborate with many major corporations and government bodies such as AFCD, DCHK, major transportation company in HK, STAKK, as well as workshop training and sharing for McDonald's, Civil Service Bureau (HK) and IBM(HK).

Mr Frederico LI

Co-founder of Talk Research & Innovation Management

Frederico Li is the Co-founder of Talk Research & Innovation Management. Through his 15 years of global experience, Fred has incorporated system design, social innovation and design thinking principles to his research and training methodologies, with a mission to catalyst knowledge and innovation. With his cross-disciplinary background, Fred continues to advocate for social change and organisational transformation to his clients and networks. He has worked with major corporations, institutions and government bodies such as Deloitte, Bell Canada, British Council, Ryerson University, Design Council (HK), AFCD (HK), UNDP, UNSDG and more.

Intended Learning Outcomes :

This seminar aims to:

• identify the core principles and tools of design thinking; and

• share real life examples of how to apply design thinking across the organisation to generate innovative and creative solutions.

Target Audience :

All VTC teaching and instructing staff

Enquiry :

Ms KUNG Hiu Tung, Cherrie
Project Officer
Tel: 2836-1358  
E-mail: cherriekung@vtc.edu.hk