CONTROLTEK to Host Hands-On Design Thinking Workshop at NRF Protect 2026

CONTROLTEK, a global leader in asset protection and intelligent security solutions, will host an interactive workshop at NRF Protect focused on applying Design Thinking to loss prevention and asset protection challenges.

The workshop, titled "Solve Smarter, Innovate Faster: A Hands-On Design Thinking Workshop for LP/AP Leaders," aims to introduce a human-centered, results-driven approach to addressing complex retail challenges. This method, according to CONTROLTEK, assists teams in understanding the end user, rethinking assumptions, reframing problems, and building solutions through rapid iteration, thereby enabling more effective decision-making for LP and AP teams navigating complex environments.

Tom Meehan, CFI, CEO of CONTROLTEK, stated, "Stronger solutions start with a deeper understanding of the problem and the end user. Design Thinking helps teams reframe challenges, uncover meaningful insights, build more effective solutions and move from idea to execution with greater speed and clarity."

During the workshop, participants will learn core Design Thinking principles tailored for LP/AP settings, work through real-world retail scenarios, engage in guided brainstorming exercises, and leave with practical tools for immediate application in their organizations. The methodology has been successfully implemented alongside leading retailers to rethink strategies for addressing shrink, improving store operations, and enhancing customer experiences, leading to tangible innovations in processes and product development.

All attendees will receive a Design Thinking Certification upon completion of the workshop. CONTROLTEK invites LP/AP leaders attending NRF Protect to participate and experience a novel approach to tackling current retail challenges. More information can be found on CONTROLTEK's website.