Ford Catalyst Innovation Program
Issued by
Ford Motor Company
The Catalyst Program is a 5-month virtual workshop-based program driven by innovation. Cross-functional teams of Ford employees come together to identify problems, design human-centered solutions with an opportunity to present those solutions to a panel of Ford’s executive leadership. Earners of this badge demonstrate an understanding of design thinking principles through practical application to real-world problems.
- Type Experience
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Participate in 5 design thinking workshops and apply learning to a real-world problem.
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Formulate and refine a central question to address the team's project challenge.
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Gather insights and inspiration through a series of user interviews.
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Analyze user research to identify themes and brainstorm solutions.
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Develop, test, and iterate on solution prototypes.
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Prepare and present an executive summary of the project.