The Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation is developing tools for organizing design thinking and innovation, in a pioneering move aimed at enhancing innovative capabilities at both individual and government levels. These tools have been developed in collaboration with the Design Council in the United Kingdom, reflecting the UAE’s commitment to tackling global challenges with comprehensive and sustainable solutions.
Launch of the Systemic Design Toolkit
The Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation witnessed the launch of the Arabic version of the “Systemic Design Toolkit,” recently introduced by the United Kingdom. This toolkit includes 11 innovative tools aimed at organizing design thinking processes and facilitating the development of innovative solutions. These tools represent an important step towards empowering governments and individuals to effectively and comprehensively address global challenges.
Goals and Importance of the Toolkit
The Systemic Design Toolkit seeks to enhance systematic thinking methodologies and encourage individuals to adopt creative solutions. The tools address pressing challenges such as climate change and urban planning, enabling stakeholders to implement projects characterized by resilience and organization. This highlights the toolkit’s importance in ensuring the effective impact of any strategies that are executed.
Key Components of the Toolkit
The toolkit consists of six main components that include defining strategic direction and formulating a clear vision for the future. It also revolves around understanding the current system and analyzing challenges from their roots, along with creating and developing innovative solutions that are testable and applicable. It aims to enhance community collaboration through inspiring storytelling, ensuring the sustainability of solutions and expanding their impact.
Vision of the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation
Abir Talhak, Director of the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation, emphasized that the development of the Systemic Design Toolkit in Arabic reflects the Centre’s efforts to support the UAE government’s initiatives. This initiative aligns with the “We Are the UAE 2031” vision, which aims to foster an environment conducive to innovation and enhance individual capabilities, positioning the UAE as a global hub for creativity.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation’s development of tools for organizing design thinking and innovation transcends traditional frameworks, representing a strategic step towards achieving a brighter and more creative future.