Introduction to Service Design
2-hour masterclass
How to think about the bigger picture.
An introduction for experienced product managers to service design and systems thinking.
As you’ve grown as a product manager, you’ve realised that your product is just a small part of a much bigger ecosystem of products and services, all working together. Service design is the discipline you need to help you work with the bigger picture and manage that complexity.
“Excellent day, very valuable and fun too!”
Paul Jackman
Chief Product Officer, Third Space Learning
“Having that freedom to think about something that is applicable in our jobs has been awesome, and has been conveyed in a very interesting and innovative way.”
“It was a fascinating session with lots of involvement and practical takeaways I feel confident to try straightaway.”
“It’s been great to dedicate time to explore different levels of abstraction which we don’t have the opportunity to do normally, and then to really pin it down in practical ways as well.”
Course description
Introduction to Service Design gives product managers structured approaches for appreciating, comprehending and working with the bigger picture, the wider service of which your product is just one component. In this masterclass, you’ll tackle working with complexity and shaping service design delivery.
When delivered live, the 2-hour masterclass is a mixture of theory, instructor-led discussion, video packages, and solo and group exercises delivered by an experienced user researcher and trainer.
Who the course is for
Introduction to Service Design is for:
- experienced product managers who want to work on larger, more complex systems and services;
- product managers whose product is part of a wider ecosystem; and
- product managers who want to expand their understanding of design and systems thinking.
What you’ll learn
- Understanding the big picture and where vision comes in
- The power of following the data and evidence in the system
- Working with stakeholders and navigating critical conversations
- Service blueprinting for visualising the big picture
- Ideation techniques for innovative thinking
- Prioritisation and risk mitigation pinned to user needs
Duration
Remote: One 2-hour module, including breaks for refreshments
In person: One 2-hour module, as part of a pack of 3 modules
About your trainer
Nel Mathams draws from her many years of experience working, training, coaching and mentoring in agile, design thinking, service design and user research. She has helped private sector organisations including Redwood Publishing and NEST Pensions, and several central government departments and Government Digital Service (GDS). As an art of hosting practitioner, Nel creates a welcoming space for exploration and learning.
Pricing
We offer standard rates for corporate bookings and subsidised rates for individuals funding their own professional development or in full-time education.
Training fees are payable in advance at time of booking. Please note our training cancellation policy.
Minimum training duration
For remote and pre-recorded training there is no minimum duration, number of attendees or sessions.
For in-person delivery, the minimum training booking is 1 day of training for 2 attendees.
- The Product Management Foundation course is 1 day of training.
- Masterclass sessions are 2 hours in duration. You can fit 3 x masterclass sessions in 1 day of training.
Standard rates for companies
| GBP (excluding VAT) | EUR (VAT reverse charge applies) | USD (no VAT applies) | |
| In person, per attendee (minimum 2) | £265.00 | €320.00 | $345.00 |
| Remote, per attendee (no minimum) | £205.00 | €245.00 | $270.00 |
| GBP (including VAT) | EUR (VAT reverse charge applies) | USD (no VAT applies) | |
| In person, per attendee (minimum 2) | £318.00 | €320.00 | $345.00 |
| Remote, per attendee (no minimum) | £246.00 | €245.00 | $270.00 |
Subsidised rates for self-funded individuals
If you are an individual (not a business) funding your own professional development, or in full-time education, we are pleased to offer subsidised rates.
| GBP (excluding VAT) | EUR (no VAT applies) | USD (no VAT applies) | |
| In person, per attendee (minimum 2) | £130.00 | €155.00 | $170.00 |
| Remote, per attendee (no minimum) | £105.00 | €125.00 | $136.00 |
| GBP (including VAT) | EUR (no VAT applies) | USD (no VAT applies) | |
| In person, per attendee (minimum 2) | £156.00 | €155.00 | $175.00 |
| Remote, per attendee (no minimum) | £126.00 | €125.00 | $136.00 |
Get in touch
Product People Limited
65 Letchworth Road
Baldock
Hertfordshire
SG7 6AB
United Kingdom