CoLab's mission is to remove barriers by creating accessibility in a shared workspace and serving as a community for startups and entrepreneurs across the full spectrum of technology and entrepreneurship to have their ideas supported and accelerated by giving them access to a larger network, diverse perspectives, and the local startup ecosystem.
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Looking to improve your leadership skills training and communication skills? Use this improv workshop as a way for you and your team to:
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Thurs, Sept 26 | 7-8 p.m. PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN
Kate and Tom Gomoll will tell their story about how they got into the field of Human-Centered Design and why it matters. They will share their path from being students at UWEC to being early user experience leaders at Apple to creating their Milwaukee company.
Friday, September 27 from 9a-1p – Human Center Design Workshop (lunch included)
Do a case study around the principle of human centered design / user experience. Getting in put for user personas and needs. Important to observe/interview. Build something and do a usability testing on the same case study by testing on a paper prototype or a process map.
This training is built especially for entrepreneurs or managers who wants to motivate others: getting clients/employees/vendors to get you information when you need it, or to follow your instructions. However, ANYONE wanting to work on their communication skills is welcome.
Be prepared to work with others and have some fun along the way!
Learn the basics of running Facebook ads successfully for your small business, and avoid the common pitfalls that most social media marketers make. We will cover how to set up your account, how to choose the right campaign type for your business and your goals, and discuss some basic strategies to get you started.
This event is free and open to the public and includes lunch, one hour of group presentation, and a half hour of question & answer.
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Learn how to take your idea from a raw concept to a workable solution in this fast-paced, hands-on workshop!
WHAT IS DESIGN THINKING?
Design thinking is a process for creative problem-solving using a human-centered approach:
• FRAMING: understanding the current situation from a human-centered and empathetic point of view.
• IDEATING: conceptualizing and exploring ideas that might address unmet needs.
• EXPERIMENTING: trying out ideas in order to learn more.
GOALS OF THE WORKSHOP
• Become acquainted with your own design thinking qualities.
• Practice design thinking.
• Gain confidence and practical inspiration for participating in the Destination Medical Center Assistive Tech Challenge Pitch Competition.
LEARN TO PRACTICE DESIGN THINKING QUALITIES
• Human-centered & empathetic thinking
• Collaboration & participation
• Risk taking & embracing failure
• Dynamic mindset
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Reflection & critical thinking
• Visual communication
• Prototyping & testing
• Optimism
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