Facilitator

Andy

Polaine

Leadership Coach

Dr. Andy Polaine is a design leadership coach, educator, speaker and writer who helps clients transform their organisations and themselves.

For several years he worked at Fjord where he was global Group Design Director of Client Evolution. He is co-author of the book, Service Design: From Insight to Implementation.

Andy has three decades of experience in design and innovation with clients across a broad range of industries. He holds a PhD from the University of Technology, Sydney and teaches on the MA Service Design at the Hochschule Luzern, Switzerland. He writes a popular newsletter called Doctor’s Note and hosts the Power of Ten podcast.

Lisboa, Portugal

April 23-24, 2025

70 Spots

Lisboa, Portugal

April 23-24

70 Spots

Two days to level up
on Design Leadership

Join 70+ early design leaders in two days of training to gain knowledge and skills necessary to manage your team, influence the c-level and carry your vision through across your company.

After the training, you’ll gain the network and support to keep growing in your leadership path with other participants and expert coaches from all over the world.

Two days to level up
on Design Leadership

Join 70+ early design leaders in two days of training to gain knowledge and skills necessary to manage your team, influence the c-level and carry your vision through across your company.

After the training, you’ll gain the network and support to keep growing in your leadership path with other participants and expert coaches from all over the world.

How has attending Leadership Ateliers helped others?

  • Ateliers offered a unique blend of networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, and practical takeaways that are essential for any leader.

    Tommasso, UX Lead

  • The Leadership Atelier is a wonderful opportunity to combine "soft skill training for CX leaders" & finding interesting international peers.

    Kristina G, Senior UX Manager

  • If you’re looking for answers to those burning questions about leadership – this is where you’re most likely to find them!

    Elena, UX Lead

  • Amazing people, inspiring facilitators and a great location.

    Felix, Lead UX Designer

  • I'm returning home with so many ideas and tools, having met many other leaders and learnt a lot from these discussions. Thank you so much!

    Stefanie, Lead Designer

  • The format we were all looking for so desperately

    Christian, UX Manager

  • I came away from the event with many new insights and strategies, and a profound sense of connection, knowing I've made friends with some truly inspiring and caring people.

    Matt, Senior Designer

How has attending Leadership Ateliers helped others?

  • Ateliers offered a unique blend of networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, and practical takeaways that are essential for any leader.

    Tommasso, UX Lead

  • The Leadership Atelier is a wonderful opportunity to combine "soft skill training for CX leaders" & finding interesting international peers.

    Kristina G, Senior UX Manager

  • If you’re looking for answers to those burning questions about leadership – this is where you’re most likely to find them!

    Elena, UX Lead

  • Amazing people, inspiring facilitators and a great location.

    Felix, Lead UX Designer

  • I'm returning home with so many ideas and tools, having met many other leaders and learnt a lot from these discussions. Thank you so much!

    Stefanie, Lead Designer

  • The format we were all looking for so desperately

    Christian, UX Manager

  • I came away from the event with many new insights and strategies, and a profound sense of connection, knowing I've made friends with some truly inspiring and caring people.

    Matt, Senior Designer

Get your Ticket

Early Bird Tickets on sale. Classes announced in early January and available to book from January 14th.

Lisboa

April 23-24, 2025

70 Spots

Single Ticket

Early Bird

€ 1.220
€ 1.170

+

23% VAT

Team of 2

Early Bird

€ 2.440
€ 2.140

+

23% VAT

Team of 3

Early Bird

€ 3.660
€ 3.000

+

23% VAT

Barcelona

May 5-6, 2025

70 Spots

Single Ticket

Early Bird

€ 1.220
€ 1.170

+

23% VAT

Team of 2

Early Bird

€ 2.440
€ 2.140

+

23% VAT

Team of 3

Early Bird

€ 3.660
€ 3.000

+

23% VAT

Berlin

May 21-22, 2025

80 Spots

Single Ticket

Early Bird

€ 1.220
€ 1.170

+

23% VAT

Team of 2

Early Bird

€ 2.440
€ 2.140

+

23% VAT

Team of 3

Early Bird

€ 3.660
€ 3.000

+

23% VAT

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE

Free Coffee, Tea & Drinks

Delicious Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Certificate of Attendance

Get your Ticket

Early Bird Tickets on sale. Classes announced in early January and available to book from January 14th.

Lisboa

April 23-24, 2025

70 Spots

Single
€ 1.220
€ 1.170

+

23% VAT

Team of 2
€ 2.440
€ 2.140

+

23% VAT

Team of 3
€ 3.660
€ 3.000

+

23% VAT

Barcelona

May 5-6, 2025

70 Spots

Single
€ 1.220
€ 1.170

+

23% VAT

Team of 2
€ 2.440
€ 2.140

+

23% VAT

Team of 3
€ 3.660
€ 3.000

+

23% VAT

Berlin

May 21-22, 2025

80 Spots

Single
€ 1.220
€ 1.170

+

23% VAT

Team of 2
€ 2.440
€ 2.140

+

23% VAT

Team of 3
€ 3.660
€ 3.000

+

23% VAT

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE

Free Coffee, Tea & Drinks

Delicious Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Certificate of Attendance