Podcasts about Design thinking

In this conversation, host Stephen Anderson speaks with Danielle Ruddock, Design and Technology Teacher at Beenleigh State High School, about her work bringing design thinking into the primary classroom. Danielle shares strategies for integrating design thinking into HASS and Science, drawing on the Eight Ways of Learning and principles of Universal Design for Learning. She reflects on how introducing students to creative problem-solving early helps them transition into secondary design subjects with greater confidence and flexibility. As part of DATTA QLD's Professional Learning Series, Danielle will be leading an in-person workshop, Design Thinking in the Primary Setting, at Beenleigh State High School in Week 6, Term 4. Key themes: Design Thinking in primary education Linking HASS and Science through design processes Embedding Indigenous perspectives using the Eight Ways of Learning Universal Design for Learning and inclusive classroom strategies

Why we learn the most when we accept that we might be wrong.Effective communication isn't about having all the answers. As Astro Teller knows, it's about finding (and sometimes fumbling) your way through the questions.Teller is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and inventor who serves as Captain of Moonshots at X, Alphabet's Moonshot Factory. In his work leading teams toward audacious solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems, he embraces what he calls “a learning journey,” where being wrong isn't the end, but the beginning. “As scary as it is to be wrong,” he says, it's a necessary part of the discovery process. Whether experimenting in the lab or testing our thoughts and opinions in conversation with others, it's about having the humility and curiosity to face the limits of our understanding. “When do you learn something? You learn something when you have a model about the world, and then you get some data that tells you you're wrong,” he says. “You learn nothing when you're right.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Teller and host Matt Abrahams discuss how embracing uncertainty drives innovation, why leaders should reward learning habits over outcomes, and how we learn the most when we're not afraid to find that we might be wrong.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Astro TellerAstro's Book: Sacred Cows Ep.70 Ideas Fuel Innovation: Why Your First Ideas Aren't Always the Best Ep.20 Question Your Questions: How to Spark Creativity in Your Communication Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:18) - Defining a Moonshot (04:21) - Building a Learning Machine (07:00) - Learning vs. Productivity (08:35) - Capturing and Sharing Learning (10:49) - Rewarding Habits, Not Outcomes (13:17) - Moonshot Success Stories (16:16) - The Power of Storytelling in Innovation (17:46) - Launching The Moonshot Podcast (19:37) - The Final Three Questions (25:27) - Conclusion  ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.This episode is brought to you by Babbel. Think Fast Talk Smart listeners can get started on your language learning journey today- visit Babbel.com/Thinkfast and get up to 55% off your Babbel subscription.Support Think Fast Talk Smart by joining TFTS Premium.   

In this inspiring episode, I with Ashley Jablow, founder of Wayfinders Collective and creator of Life Design School about how design thinking can help you create a more intentional and fulfilling career and life. Ashley shares her journey from high achiever and perfectionist to creative wayfinder, revealing how she turned career setbacks into opportunities for self-discovery and growth.Listeners will learn: ✨ What it really means to design your life beyond traditional goal-setting ✨ How to use iteration and prototyping to make meaningful career pivots ✨ Why reflection isn't a luxury, it's essential for clarity and authenticity ✨ How to embrace agency, curiosity, and experimentation when facing uncertainty ✨ The story behind Ashley's 100 Days of Designing My Life journal series and how creative expression can lead to purposeIf you've ever felt stuck, uncertain, or ready for a new direction, this episode will help you take small, intentional steps toward a life and career that truly fit who you are.Connect with Ashley:ashley@wayfinderscollective.comhttps://www.lifedesignschool.co/kit https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyjablow/https://www.instagram.com/ashleyjablow/Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizcareercoaching/Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.com40 Best Career Coach Podcasts100 Best Coaching PodcastsMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comSound from Zapsplat.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the showSupport the show

In this compelling new episode of The Voice of Retail, host Michael LeBlanc sits down with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, President of SLD (Shikatani Lacroix Design)—a global design visionary whose work has shaped retail and brand experiences for more than three decades. Lacroix joins the podcast to share insights from his groundbreaking new book, Think Blink: Creating Deep, Lasting, Emotional Brand Connections in the Blink of an Eye.Lacroix opens the conversation by tracing SLD's remarkable 35-year journey, highlighting how the agency's success is rooted in one powerful idea: the “blink factor”—the subconscious emotional connections consumers make with brands in just a thousandth of a second. Drawing from projects across North America, China, and the Middle East, he reveals how the firm's global perspective continues to drive innovation and authenticity in today's hyper-competitive landscape.Michael and Jean-Pierre dive into the Think Blink Manifesto and its seven tenets—from “The Heart Wins Every Time” and “Good Design is Strategy” to “Measure What Matters.” Lacroix explains why businesses must evolve from incremental improvement to transformational change, focusing less on functional benefits and more on emotional resonance. They explore how simplicity, belonging, and sentiment measurement fuel loyalty and growth—turning customers into brand ambassadors.The discussion also touches on global disruption and resilience. Lacroix reflects on how events like the pandemic and current trade tensions have permanently shifted consumer behaviour, accelerating digital adoption and sparking renewed nationalism and community pride. He emphasizes that disruption can be a positive force—nudging brands toward reinvention and greater purpose.Finally, Lacroix unveils SLD's new AI-powered Think Blink analysis tool, designed to quantify emotional engagement using real-world data and social insights. He argues that artificial intelligence, when applied thoughtfully, enhances creativity rather than replacing it—helping brands align emotion with measurable business growth. The Voice of Retail podcast is presented by Hale, a performance marketing partner trusted by brands like ASICS, Saje, and Orangetheory to scale with focus and impact. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fifth year in a row, the National Retail Federation has designated Michael as on their Top Retail Voices for 2025, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Wir halten uns für offen, sind es aber in den meisten Fällen nicht. Wenn jemand eine neue Idee einbringt, sagen wir oft: „Das klingt ja spannend, aber…“ Und genau da beginnt das Problem. In diesem „aber“ steckt mehr Psychologie, als uns lieb ist. Denn unser Gehirn liebt Sicherheit. Es schützt uns vor Unsicherheit und damit leider auch vor Innovation. Heute sprechen wir darüber, warum wir Neues so oft ablehnen und wie Teams im Design Thinking lernen können, ihre eigenen Abwehrmechanismen zu erkennen.

Much of the world around us—our workplaces, products, and public spaces—was never designed with everyone in mind. That oversight can create barriers, limit performance, and even put people at risk. But when ergonomics meets universal design, inclusion becomes innovation.In this episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast, we hear from two leading voices in human factors and ergonomics: Bobbie Watts, past president of IISE's Applied Ergonomics Society, and Anuja Patil, current president and risk control director at CNA Insurance.Together, they unpack how universal design principles are reshaping the way we work, build, and live—from accessible workplaces and flexible production lines to AI-powered safety systems and healthcare environments designed for all.

Kat Niewiadomska is a global Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant who blends her engineering, business and behavioral science background to help founders and entrepreneurs achieve sustainable success. She has over 15 years of experience working with startups, SME's, NGO's and multinational organizations. Kat is also the co-founder of Synaps Analytics, a data analytics company that measures social and leadership impact and ROI. Kat has over a decade of experience in consulting, training and coaching and has worked with startups, SME's, NGO's and multinational organizations on topics such as Creativity and Innovation, Design Thinking, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. She also has 6 years of experience as a design engineer working on cutting edge technology with governmental, military and non-governmental organizations both in the United States and France. She was an Adjunct Professor and taught Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Design Thinking at top-rated universities in the Middle East. She holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from SUNY, New York, an M.S. in Engineering from MIT and a PhD in Environmental Sciences from the Sorbonne. She is also an award wining author and TEDx speaker, an aspiring triathlete, acrylic painter and a mom of 3. Find Kat Online LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katniewiadomska/ Co-Founder & CEO @ Synaps Analytics LLC: https://www.synapsanalytics.com/ Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant @ Audacity Activated Inc: https://www.audacityactivated.com/ Creator of the Entrepreneurial Failure Risk Index: https://failureindex.com/ If you're enjoying Entrepreneur's Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you're getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Tricia Friedman talks listeners through an example of how she vibe coding an app from start to finish. Her vibe coding process of building an app blends AI literacy, digital humanities, and leadership design thinking. What does this tell us about the future of using generative AI for projects in K12? This episode is sponsored by our amazing friends at Poll Everywhere. Join over 1 million educators using Poll Everywhere. Try it risk free for 30 days—we'll refund you if it's not a good fit. Listeners will gain insight into: how AI-assisted app design reshapes collaboration and imagination in schools what happens when storytelling meets software in project-based learning why ethical AI, digital well-being, and student agency must anchor innovation Ultimately, this episode challenges educators to think differently about what it means to “build.” Tricia frames vibe coding as an invitation to design with empathy — where app creation, futures literacy, and educator creativity merge to model a more human-centered approach to technology in learning. If you're curious about AI in education, digital storytelling, women in edtech, or the future of creative leadership, this episode offers a front-row seat to the evolving intersection of art, code, and compassion.

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In this episode, hosts Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock sit down with Nick Cawthon to explore how generative AI is revolutionizing the relationship between UX, design, and agile development.Key Topics:Embedding UX research into agile sprints, balancing short-term feedback loops with long-term strategic insightsThe "electric bicycle" analogy: How AI gives teams superpowers but can also accelerate you in the wrong directionWhy Nick believes he'll never use Figma again, shifting from design tools to code-native prototypingBuilding functional prototypes using company design systems and generative AI toolsThe evolution of team size: From 6-8 person cross-functional teams to powerful 2-3 person teams leveraging AIThe architect's mindset: Understanding the technical foundation before designing the interfaceThree Key Takeaways:What an incredible opportunity we have; it feels like the year 2000 again, with the excitement and disruption aheadSmall teams (2-3 people) with diverse perspectives can now move incredibly fast using modern tools Speed is powerful, but you still need feedback loops to ensure you're building the right thing and not racing in the wrong directionConnect with us: Website: https://definitelymaybeagile.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/definitely-maybe-agile-podcast Email: feedback@definitelymaybeagile.com

El episodio de Café de Datos cuenta con la participación de Mauricio Leal, Operations Director/CTO en el Centro de Innovación Industrial en Inteligencia Artificial (CIIA). El CIIA como Ecosistema TecnológicoMauricio Leal define al CIIA como un ecosistema que conjuga distintos actores que contribuyen al desarrollo y la innovación. Estos actores incluyen desarrolladores tecnológicos globales, organismos, la academia, y la Secretaría de Economía. Un aprendizaje fundamental fue la necesidad de ser agnósticos en tecnología. Intentar decir que se puede hacer "lo que sea con IA" es equivalente a no poder hacer nada, por lo que el ecosistema incluye empresas especializadas en rubros específicos como drones, redes privadas 5G o ciberseguridad.Casos de Aplicación Concreta de IALeal compartió dos ejemplos de proyectos desarrollados por el centro:1. Visión por Computadora (Manufactura): Se creó un sistema de medición para herramentales (guías y dados) utilizados en la extrusión de plásticos. El sistema utilizó una cámara de 25 megapíxeles y neumática, reduciendo la inspección de 5 horas a solo minutos. El Retorno de Inversión (ROI) de este proyecto fue de menos de un año. Además, se detectó un "efecto colateral": el sistema reveló que los herramentales no se estaban limpiando correctamente, lo que podría haber causado problemas de calidad.2. Ciencia de Datos (Retail): El proyecto, llamado "History Adjuster," se enfocó en ajustar la información histórica de ventas. La necesidad era limpiar los datos para la planeación de la demanda, eliminando picos o anomalías generados por eventos no recurrentes, como un fin de semana de "La Ieca" o un clásico deportivo en Monterrey. Este modelo ayudaba al cliente a hacer una mejor planeación de la demanda.Tendencias a Futuro: De Big Data a Edge ComputingAl visualizar el futuro de 5 a 10 años, Leal señaló la importancia de seguir las tendencias de entidades como Gartner y McKinsey. Las áreas de crecimiento clave son el Cloud, el IoT, y el Design Thinking.Prototipado y el Ciclo de InnovaciónEl principal desafío es el tiempo: el cliente se desespera si los resultados no son inmediatos. Por ello, el ciclo completo de ideación, valoración, y prototipado no debe exceder de 4 a 6 meses. También es válido, si los datos no son lo suficientemente maduros o estructurados, dar un paso atrás y enfocarse primero en la organización de los datos antes de aplicar IA.Como consejo final, Leal exhortó a la audiencia a familiarizarse con las tecnologías (declarando ser un gran fan de ChatGPT) y a no forzar la máquina, es decir, aplicar la IA solo donde realmente se necesita. Subrayó que, aunque los puestos de trabajo se transformarán, el reentrenamiento (reskilling) será esencial para la audiencia.Para contacto, se puede acceder al CIIA a través de contacto@ciia.mx o en www.ciia.mx.Support the showRecuerda que puedes conectar con nuestras redes y sitios web. En Datlas nos dedicamos a responder la pregunta DÓNDE con la mayor cantidad de datos que nadie en México. Lo hacemos a través de nuestras soluciones de análisis de entorno, monitor de indicadores y Retail & CPGs solver. Conoce más en www.datlas.mx , en nuestras redes: @DatlasMX | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree y aprende vía el sitio web de www.datlasacademy.com

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Greetings Glocal Citizens! We're talking about the business of teaching and learning from a design thinking perspective with my guest, fellow Stanford University alum, visionary educational leader and the founder and CEO of Roundtrip Ticket Home, an organization dedicated to helping educators reimagine school systems through design thinking, Kalimah Fergus Ayele. With almost 30 years of experience in education, her journey began as a Peace Corps Volunteer, teaching Chemistry in East Africa. Her career has spanned five countries, enriching her global perspective on learning, and bringing a deep understanding of urban educational landscapes to her transformative work. Most recently, she served as the Head of NYC Campus for The Winchendon School where she led an innovative educational oasis in Manhattan, guiding high school students through real-world learning and a unique city-wide field study program designed to connect them with their passions. In this conversation we truly experience the roundtrip journey of a little girl growing up in Brooklyn and St. Croix, building on Pan-African rooting from an early age, who manifested her new and now as a global citizen ready for her next adventure. Where to find Kalimah? @roundtrip Ticket Home (http://roundtriptickethome.weebly.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalimah-fergus-ayele/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kalimahinkemet/?hl=en) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kalimah.ayele/) What's Kalimah reading? All the Way to the River (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/707805/all-the-way-to-the-river-oprahs-book-club-by-elizabeth-gilbert/) by Eizabeth Gilbert What's Kalimah watching? aka Charlie Sheen (https://www.netflix.com/title/82024990) on Netflix Orgasm Inc: The Story of One Taste (https://www.netflix.com/title/81487901) on Netflix Other topics of Interest: About St. Croix (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Croix) Sleepy Hollow, New York (https://visitsleepyhollow.com) About the United States Peace Corps (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Corps) About Brooklyn's African Street Fair (https://www.blackownedbrooklyn.com/stories/international-african-arts-festival#:~:text=The%20International%20African%20Arts%20Festival,people%20from%20across%20the%20globe.) and International African Arts Festival (https://www.iaafestival.org/history) Courageous Conversation + Glenn Singleton (https://courageousconversation.com/about/glenn-singleton/#dipipopup-19366279) About the American University in Cairo (https://www.aucegypt.edu) On Montessori Education (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montessori_education) On Friends or Quaker Schools (https://www.friendsacademy.org/blog/quaker-school-5-reasons) Special Guest: Kalimah Fergus Ayele.

Send us a textIn this episode of The Company Road Podcast, Chris Hudson and Amy Grilli, co-founder of the Five Hour Club, dive deep into why the traditional 9-to-5 workday is fundamentally broken for parents and families.Amy shares the incredible personal story behind her viral LinkedIn post that reached 14 million people and proved this wasn't just a personal struggle, but a global crisis for working parents. The conversation explores the radical, effective solution: the Five Hour Workday. This model is championed not just as reduced hours, but as a system built on hyper-focused, high performance that eliminates time-wasting and prioritizes results.In this episode, you'll hear about:The raw, personal story behind Amy's viral LinkedIn post that sparked a global movement.The definition of the Five Hour Workday and how it guarantees hyper-focused, high performance that benefits both the employee and the business.The shocking truth about the Motherhood Penalty and why it often proves to be worse than the Gender Pay Gap.How employers can redesign roles to attract high-caliber, talented parents who simply "don't have time to faff around."Practical advice for professionals who want to advocate for flexible work within their current role.The role of the Five Hour Club in driving diversity and closing the gender pay gap through radical flexibility.Key LinksFive Hour Club Job Board: www.fivehourclub.comAmy Grilli's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/amygrilliFive Hour Club Community (Instagram): www.instagram.com/fivehourclubAbout our guestAmy Grilli is the co-founder of Five Hour Club, a global job board championing the concept of the Five Hour Workday to help parents maintain their careers within school hours. After stepping back from her own career to care for her two young boys, Amy experienced firsthand the challenges many parents face in balancing work and family. Determined to create change, she is now partnering with employers worldwide to redesign the working day in a way that truly works for parents.Five Hour Club was born after Amy's personal story went viral on LinkedIn, reaching 14 million impressions in just 14 days. Amy is also a speaker and advocate for flexible working and parental leave, passionate about increasing diversity, reducing the gender pay gap and shaping the future of work.About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is an Intrapreneurship Coach, Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking and Service Design and mentors many business leaders internationally.Support the showFor weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

In this episode, Greg sits down with Michael Lewrick, bestselling author and design thinking expert, to unravel how the mindset of design thinking—beyond just tools—can spark innovation, drive transformation, and elevate business performance. Michael dives into real-world cases, shares his “50 tools” framework, explores how to measure innovation using metrics and AI, and explains how ecosystems and systems thinking amplify impact. His golden nugget? Keep your curiosity alive, experiment continuously, and stay open to what the future holds. About Michael Lewrick Bestselling Author | Speaker | Senior Advisor | Trainer Resources  Lewrick & Company: https://www.lewrick.ch/ Please, hit the follow button:  Apple Podcast: http://cxgoalkeeper.com/apple Spotify: http://cxgoalkeeper.com/spotify We'd love to hear your thoughts — leave a comment and share your feedback! Follow Gregorio Uglioni on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorio-uglioni/ About Gregorio Uglioni: Transforming Business Into Value Generating Engines - Creating Long-Lasting Impact Leveraging Customer Experience - Host Of The Globally Recognized CX Goalkeeper Podcast “Customer Experience Goals” - Speaker at global events & at podcasts - Judge at International Awards - CX Lecturer for several institutions Listen to more podcasts on The Agile Brand network here: https://agilebrandguide.com/the-agile-brand-podcasts/

This week on Unglossy, Bun B, Tom Frank, and Jeffrey Sledge sit down with Michael Ford, The Hip Hop Architect—a designer using rhythm and rhyme to reshape skylines. From leading tThe Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx to launching the Hip Hop Architecture Camp, Ford proves design can be culture, not just construction.He shares how rap lyrics inspire real-world spaces, why representation matters in architecture, and how collaborations with Kurtis Blow, Lupe Fiasco and Herman Miller, and turn creativity into community impact.The crew dives into Virgil Abloh's legacy, Lenny Kravitz's world-building, and Ford's next blueprint: a Hip Hop Museum of the South in Memphis.

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Empathy might be one of the most essential skills for learning designers, and there's no better place to learn it than design thinking. That's why, in this episode, I am joined by Sheryl Cababa, a design researcher and strategist, and the Chief Strategy Officer at Optimistic Design, to give us some insight into her process.She clarifies what design thinking is and what it entails, how it can help us design better learning solutions and navigate stakeholders in the decision-making process, and three principles that will get you a level deeper in the analysis phase.▶️ 3 Design Thinking Principles for Learning & Development Pros with Sheryl Cababa ▶️ Key Points:03:37 How Sheryl is helping clients reimagine education with design08:31 Design thinking or human-centered design in a nutshell12:20 The significant benefits of using a design thinking approach in L&D17:52 Understand everyone's incentives19:42 Always center the end user in your work20:45 Think about your most extreme users24:28 Valuable resources to get started with design thinkingResources from this episode:Get Sheryl's book Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking For Designers.For a toolkit with practical tips on applying human-centered design, access IDEO's Design Kit.For a breakdown of what it means to do research around design and user experience, check out the book: Just Enough Research by Erika Hall.Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collectiveWas this episode helpful? If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review!

En este episodio de Tertulia Dura, converso con Alci Cruz, fundador de Conexus, una comunidad educativa que rompe el molde tradicional aplicando principios de Design Thinking y pensamiento crítico para formar estudiantes capaces de adaptarse a un mundo real y cambiante.Hablamos de una verdad incómoda: muchos padres, con las mejores intenciones, están dañando a sus hijos sin darse cuenta.La hiperprotección, la sobrevigilancia y la obsesión por evitar cualquier tipo de frustración están formando adultos frágiles, dependientes y emocionalmente inmaduros.Alci explica por qué la verdadera educación no busca eliminar el error, sino convertirlo en maestro, y cómo el rol del padre moderno no es proteger a toda costa, sino preparar para la vida.Exploramos también el concepto de antifragilidad de Nassim Taleb: la capacidad de fortalecerse con la adversidad. Porque sin frustración, no hay carácter. Y sin carácter, no hay criterio.

What if time wasn't fixed, but something you could stretch, compress, and reframe? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, host Bill Sherman sits down with John Coyle—Olympian, design thinking expert, and author of "Design for Strengths". John has spent his life chasing the meaning of time, from hundredths of a second on the ice to decades in thought leadership. His work asks us to reconsider not just how much time we have, but how we experience it. John shares how fleeting moments can reset the trajectory of our lives—an insight that came from his Olympic journey where fractions of a second separate gold from "first loser". He explains the Greek distinction between Chronos (clock time) and Kairos (human, transformative time) and why organizations and leaders need to design for the moments that truly matter. We explore John's unique career path—from competing alongside Lance Armstrong and working with Enron to translating neuroscience and psychology into practical lessons on leadership, innovation, and resilience. Along the way, he reveals how flow state, storytelling, and emotional engagement can make time slow down and make ideas stick. You'll also hear John's most powerful Kairos moment—the story of a silver medal, a boy who became an Olympian, and how one act of kindness changed two lives forever. It's a reminder that you never know when a small choice can alter someone's future. This conversation challenges leaders to rethink their relationship with time, memory, and meaning. It's not about adding years to your life—it's about adding more life to your years. Three Key Takeaways: • Moments reset the future. Leadership pivots often come from brief Kairos moments that redefine direction more than years of steady effort. • Memories are the currency of time. Flow states, risk, and storytelling create lasting memories that make life feel longer and leadership more impactful. • Design for strengths, not weaknesses. Leaders unlock innovation and resilience when they focus on amplifying strengths instead of patching flaws. If you found value in today's conversation about designing time, flow, and moments that move you forward, you'll want to listen to Maximizing the Flow of Ideas for Your Organization with guests Jeremy Utley and Perry Klebahn. That episode digs into how leaders generate more ideas over time—and why volume, variety, and experimentation are just as important as insight or vision. Both episodes ask a powerful question: how do you create an environment where your best ideas don't just happen—but compound? In short, if you want tools for turning strengths into breakthroughs, and moments into momentum—this is your next listen. It'll help you scale creativity, lead from possibility, and expand what “thought leadership” can mean across your team or organization.

What if the most powerful skill you could develop as a designer has nothing to do with Figma or AI? In this episode, we explore why writing is the ultimate meta-skill—sharpening your thinking, influencing decisions, and accelerating your career in unexpected ways.Is writing the most underrated design skill of all time?We spend a lot of time talking about design skills like prototyping, facilitation, and AI tools. But what if the skill that strengthens all of those is the one designers most often ignore?In this episode, I sit down with Thijs Kraan, a designer-turned-growth partner, who makes the case that writing is the ultimate meta-skill. For Thijs, writing every day didn't just sharpen his thinking; it multiplied his impact. From running a 30-day challenge to publishing daily posts, writing became the catalyst for everything else in his career.We talk about the difference between business writing, expert writing, and copywriting, why clear writing equals clear thinking, and how documentation can protect your career when tough decisions come back months later. We also tackle the elephant in the room: AI. Should you let ChatGPT do your writing, or will that shortcut make you worse in the long run?Whether you're trying to influence stakeholders, sharpen your thinking, or just get better at your day-to-day communication, this conversation will show you why writing might just be the most important design skill you haven't been practicing.Tune in and see why it's time to pick up the pen (or keyboard).Topics:• 02:45 – The Importance of Writing in UX Design• 04:19 – Thijs Kron's Journey: From Web Development to Writing• 06:05 – The Power of Writing in Design Thinking• 06:31 – Building a Writing Habit• 15:06 – Writing as a Meta Skill• 20:55 – Different Types of Writing for Designers• 22:33 – The Role of Copywriting in Design• 24:36 – Writing as a Career Multiplier• 28:38 – The Impact of AI on Writing• 30:19 – Balancing AI and Human Thinking• 31:35 – Personal Experience with AI in Writing• 32:43 – Effective Uses of AI for Writing• 34:54 – The Risks of Over-Reliance on AI• 36:13 – Practical Tips for Writing and ThinkingHelpful Links:• Connect with Thijs on LinkedIn—Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out show transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Stitcher⁠

From streamlining complex onboarding flows to surfacing the right information at the right time, design thinking encourages product design teams to bring empathy and intentionality into every layer of product development, creating experiences that are intuitive, responsive, and centered around real human needs. Temenos is leading the charge to bring that mindset back to banking innovation, with Erik Johnson, Head of Product Design, at the helm. For Johnson, creativity and collaboration go hand in hand with functionality. On this episode of the Tearsheet podcast, Johnson talks about structuring his design team in a “centralized, hybrid” model, solving design challenges with data and empathy, and how Temenos' Innovation Hub in Orlando is structured to be a “we space” for exploring and co-creating new banking products.

In this episode we interview Michael Leung.  Michael, is the CEO and founder of the Flo Group. He's built his company around a simple mission, which is making hearing solutions accessible, affordable, and life-changing for people of all ages.We discuss how his own personal experiences have shaped his approach to product development and testing. Specifically we dive into how he tested his new, open-ear bone conduction headphones with amplification, before bringing them to market.Michael and I chat about how to test hardware products and the need for affordable and effective hearing solutions.LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-leung-462547298/Website: https://www.theinnerflo.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflogroup/ Is your innovation pipeline clogged? Uncover the risks, bottlenecks, and gaps holding your best ideas back. With the EMT Diagnostic, you'll get a clear, actionable plan to fix them.

In this episode of Beyond Measure, Mike Deinlein, VP, CX Solutions, and Christie Reckman, SVP, Client Services, explore how generative AI can be more than just a data tool—it can act as a valuable partner in the design thinking process.Mike and Christie share their experience leading a hands-on client workshop, where AI was applied across each stage of the design thinking process: empathizing with customers, defining root causes, ideating solutions, prototyping concepts, and even testing ideas through synthetic focus groups.Whether you're a researcher, strategist, or innovator, this conversation provides inspiration for using AI to think differently, collaborate more effectively, and unlock new possibilities in customer experience and design.For more information on how Burke can help move your business forward, ⁠visit our website⁠.Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to be notified of future episodes of Burke's ⁠BeyondMeasure⁠ podcast.

Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick.Clear communication isn't just about sharing information — it's about making ideas stick. That's why Yuhki Yamashita, Chief Product Officer at Figma, believes the key to effective collaboration lies in turning complex concepts into simple, memorable visuals.For years, Figma has been reshaping the way teams brainstorm, design, and build together — making it easier than ever to bring ideas to life in real time. In this episode of the Think Fast, Talk Smart Tech Tools miniseries, host Matt Abrahams talks with Yamashita about how visuals facilitate shared understanding, why frameworks enhance team communication, and how to craft insights that people naturally remember and reuse.In addition to insight-packed discussions, this miniseries explores innovative tools that enhance the way we communicate and connect. Whether you want to make your presentations more memorable, craft stories that stick, or connect with your audience on a deeper level, these episodes will help you communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.Episode Reference Links:Yuhki Yamashita Ep.227 Tech Tools: Move Your Audience By Moving Through Your Presentation Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:16) - Figma Elevator Structure (02:07) - Joining Figma (03:17) - The Power of Visual Storytelling (04:36) - Creating Shared Meaning with Visuals (05:37) - Favorite Communicator (08:59) - Communication Hack or Tool (10:36) - Conclusion *******Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Try Prezi today and get 25% off exclusively at prezi.com/thinkfast.

How can a game transform life-or-death conversations in healthcare settings? A conversation with Criswell Lappin In this compelling episode, design thinker Criswell Lappin reveals how play and games can break down barriers in healthcare, particularly for underserved communities. With over 20 years of experience spanning from Apple to healthcare innovation, Lappin demonstrates that the mechanics of play aren't just for children—they're powerful tools for building trust and sparking meaningful conversations. The St. Joseph's Health Project Lappin's most impactful work involved addressing a critical healthcare challenge in Paterson, New Jersey. Pregnant women weren't asking clinical questions during appointments, creating gaps in care. Through research, his team discovered that women felt more comfortable when they found shared experiences with their healthcare providers. The solution? A simple "Would You Rather?" card game that pairs clinical topics, encouraging both patients and nurses to share stories and find common ground. One powerful example: a 19-year-old patient with a history of sexual abuse initially refused a pelvic exam. After playing the game and bonding over pasta sauce preferences, she opened up and began asking about delivery options she hadn't known existed. The Philosophy Behind Play Lappin's approach stems from two core influences: his childhood collecting baseball cards (visual appeal backed by data) and growing up with a disabled younger brother (fostering empathy and caregiving instincts). He believes play gives people permission to approach problems differently by lowering stakes and reducing formality. Key Design Principles Lappin shared four essential pieces of advice he gives to students, teams, and his own children: Plan on multiple futures - especially in business contexts Focus on what you can control - worrying about uncontrollable variables leads nowhere Aim for 1% better - small weekly improvements compound into transformation Prioritize who you work with over what you do - relationships lead to interesting work Looking Forward The St. Joseph's project, now called "Prefieris" (Spanish for "Would You Rather"), continues to expand as the hospital collects data on its impact. Lappin emphasizes the importance of having internal champions like nurse Stephanie Matthews, noting that such allies are critical for moving innovative projects forward in traditional institutions. This episode illuminates how thoughtful design thinking, combined with the universal language of play, can create profound human connections that ultimately save lives and improve healthcare outcomes for vulnerable communities.

UX and digital branding are no longer "nice-to-haves" in banking—they are strategic imperatives that directly impact growth, customer loyalty, and competitive edge.This episode explores how banks can move beyond viewing UX as a cosmetic upgrade and start treating it as a business-critical investment. We share practical strategies for securing executive buy-in by framing UX in terms of Return on Experience (ROX)—linking it to revenue growth, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and market leadership. You'll also learn how to build a strong business case, demonstrate value through prototypes and quick wins, benchmark against competitors, and set KPIs that prove impact over time. Plus, we dive into case studies of banks that transformed their digital presence by prioritizing UX and applying frameworks like Design Thinking and UXDA's Digital Experience Branding.Find out:How to strategically integrate UX and digital branding for sustainable business growthProven tactics to win executive support for UX initiativesHow to measure and communicate the impact of UX on business performanceRead the full article on UXDA's blog: https://theuxda.com/blog/unlocking-executive-buyin-for-ux-and-digital-branding-banking* AI podcast on UXDA article powered by Google NotebookLM

For today's essential Heretics 101 feature, Kelli and Nolan talk to Iain Roberts, Airbnb's Global Head of Employee Experience and discuss his transition from IDEO designer to Airbnb's CHRO, exploring how design thinking principles reshape organizational structure, collaborative leadership, and workplace policies in opposition to traditional HR practices.*Email us your questions or topics for Kelli & Nolan: hrheretics@turpentine.coFor coaching and advising inquire at https://kellidragovich.com/HR Heretics is a podcast from Turpentine.Support HR Heretics Sponsors:Planful empowers teams just like yours to unlock the secrets of successful workforce planning. Use data-driven insights to develop accurate forecasts, close hiring gaps, and adjust talent acquisition plans collaboratively based on costs today and into the future. ✍️ Go to https://planful.com/heretics to see how you can transform your HR strategy.Metaview is the AI platform built for recruiting. Our suite of AI agents work across your hiring process to save time, boost decision quality, and elevate the candidate experience.Learn why team builders at 3,000+ cutting-edge companies like Brex, Deel, and Quora can't live without Metaview.It only takes minutes to get up and running. Check it out!KEEP UP WITH IAIN, NOLAN + KELLI ON LINKEDINIain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsiainNolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/—LINKS:Airbnb: http://airbnb.com/—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:08) "Everything Needs to be Designed" Philosophy(02:48) Founder Mode: Leadership Through Collaboration(05:50) The One Roadmap Strategy(08:04) Prototyping Human Experiences(12:14) Sponsors: Planful | Metaview(14:42) Live and Work Anywhere: The Contrarian Bet(18:12) Talent Strategy & Future of Work(20:19) Wrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hrheretics.substack.com

SummaryIn this episode we interview Moita, the Founder and CEO of Product Weekend. He shares his journey from studying aerospace engineering to becoming a product manager and eventually creating what is now called Product Weekend. It is a community of Product Management enthusiasts who share their experiences and take their careers to the next level. I first learned about it on LinkedIn through Melissa Perri and Rich Mironov and have been curiously watching them test it from the outside. I'm super excited to get some of the inside story on how Moita is testing out its unique format. Specifically how they are designing events that foster these deeper conversations. We chat about the need for testing and validating ideas, as well as Moita's future plans for scaling the events while maintaining their core values.Guest LinksLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaomoita/Website: https://www.theproductweekend.com/ Is your innovation pipeline clogged? Uncover the risks, bottlenecks, and gaps holding your best ideas back. With the EMT Diagnostic, you'll get a clear, actionable plan to fix them.

Memphis is a city known for its entrepreneurial spirit and drive for innovation. This conversation with Anthony Young and Nate Smith explores the ways Epicenter is working to showcase Memphis' talent and resources for compounded growth locally and across the nation. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Epicenter Innova Memphis Epicenter Launch Capital Readiness Accelerator Customer Readiness Accelerator ZeroTo510: Accelerating MedTech Innovation Logistics Industry Opportunity Challenge Patents to Products with University of Memphis Greater Memphis Chamber Start Co. Code Crew University of Memphis R1 status and University of Tennessee Health Science Center R1 status EDGE Sound Credit FedEx Smith & Nephew Piggly Wiggly Kemmons Wilson and Holiday Inn Innovate Xcelerate How Epicenter in Memphis is repositioning itself as a regional entrepreneur hub (Commercial Appeal) DelTech Conference Previous episodes of "Meanwhile in Memphis" that might provide additional context include: S5E20 "Revisiting Celebrate What's Right: Leading the Next Chapters," S5E2 "Transformative Tech Talent," S4E33 "Working Smarter: How MEM is a hub of innovation," and S3E30 "I, Robot?" This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Have you ever thought about packing it all in - giving up your home and hitting the road with no long terms plans in sight? Recently I've met a few people, in their 40s and above, who have done this, adopting the nomad lifestyle. One is my friend, whom I met when he came to live with me for three months, which has become an annual occurrence, Kevin Sessums.A woman whom I met via a Lovehoney campaign in which we featured, Tina Pemberton, whom is active on TikTok, is shortly going travelling with her son for a few months and then exploring the world on her own.Marni Battista, my latest guest is another, who shared her on transformative journey of self-discovery, including a life-changing RV trip that revealed the importance of facing fears and embracing change. Together, we discussed how to shake up long-term relationships, the application of design thinking to life changes, and the significance of curiosity, openness, and optimism in fostering intimacy and personal growth. Marni's story is inspirational and, as someone who is now considering my next winter destination (currently looking like Thailand), emphasises the importance of taking small steps towards change and how to empower others to embrace their own transformations.You can find Marni's website here.Her Substack is here.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Life Transformation01:57 The RV Experience: A Journey of Self-Discovery09:44 Shaking Up Long-Term Relationships11:02 Design Thinking for Life Changes14:44 Reviving Intimacy Through New Experiences19:15 Empowering Others to Embrace Change22:48 Applying Design Thinking to Relationships28:53 Curiosity, Openness, and Optimism in LifeWhat's this about?Hi, I'm Suzanne, author of the bestseller ‘The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick Maker: An Erotic Memoir,' pleasure seeker and curious about ways to improve our intimate relationships as we age.Each week, I delve into a different aspects of sex, dating and relationships with an expert which I bring to you via the Sex Advice for Seniors podcast. Once a week, I write or invite a guest to write a more personal story, which could be in the form of an erotic experience, a sex toy review or perhaps a new perspective, typically behind a paywall.Alongside this Substack, I advocate for the right to sexual pleasure in later life through speaking engagements, attending conferences and other events, which your subscription helps to pay me to attend.Being a subscriber has multiple benefits for you:* Receive my book, ‘Sex Toys & Supplements for Thriving in Later Life' * Join my private chat where you can ask questions of a personal nature* Helping to contribute to the conversation around sex and sexual health in later lifeI'm grateful for each and every subscriber that pays £6.99 or £49.99 per year so do consider taking a subscription if you have the means to do so.Hey, but don't take it from me. Here's what others say about Sex Advice for Seniors:“Not enough older voices talking about sex. Are we just supposed to dry up and fade away?”“I enjoy staying abreast of new ideas and learning new ways to please my wife.”“Straight non judgmental information that relates to my needs.” Get full access to Sex Advice for Seniors at www.sexadviceforseniors.com/subscribe

Kurze Zusammenfassung: In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Nora Urru – UX-Designerin mit über 24 Jahren Berufserfahrung – über die großen Herausforderungen und Chancen beim Thema UX in kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen (KMU). Sie teilt praxisnahe Strategien, wie man UX auch ohne große Budgets implementieren kann, warum Buzzwords oft mehr schaden als nutzen und welche Missverständnisse sie im Berufsalltag am häufigsten erlebt. Mit vielen Beispielen aus ihrer eigenen Arbeit zeigt sie, wie UX auch in scheinbar UX-fremden Branchen wie Energieversorgung oder Wissenschaft funktionieren kann – und wie man mit Fingerspitzengefühl und Business-Verständnis langfristige Erfolge erzielt.   |    ZEITSTEMPEL   |    [00:00] Vorstellung von Nora Urru & ihr Weg in die UX   |    [03:00] Was UX für Nora bedeutet & wie sie es erklärt   |    [05:00] Branchen und Projekttypen, mit denen sie arbeitet   |    [06:00] Warum UX in KMUs kaum gelebt wird   |    [10:00] Typische Vorurteile und Fehleinschätzungen   |    [12:00] Strategie für Aha-Erlebnisse beim Kunden   |    [16:00] UX = teuer? Warum das ein Irrtum ist   |    [18:00] UX verkaufen – ein Erfahrungsbericht   |    [22:00] UX messbar machen: KPIs & Business Goals   |    [24:00] Welche Branchen leichter oder schwerer zu überzeugen sind   |    [26:00] Kommunikation verändert – weniger Buzzwords, mehr Wirkung   |    [28:00] Tools & Prozesse zur Integration von UX   |    [30:00] Langfristige Wirkung: Wenn Kunden nach zwei Jahren anrufen   |    [32:00] Blick in die Zukunft von UX in KMUs   |    [34:00] UX als Buzzword – berechtigte Kritik?   |    [36:00] „Wir kennen unsere Nutzer eh“ – wie man darauf reagiert   |    [38:00] Wann UX nicht sinnvoll ist – und warum das okay ist   |    [41:00] Tipps für UX-Freelancer:innen & Berufsanfänger:innen   |    [43:00] Best Practices für UX-Verkauf   |    [45:00] Persönliche Erfolge & was wirklich zählt   |    INFORMATIONEN ZUM GAST   |    Nora Urru ist freiberufliche UX-Designerin mit einem Hintergrund in klassischem Design und über zwei Jahrzehnten Erfahrung. Ihr Weg führte sie über Design Thinking und Human Centered Design zur zertifizierten Usability Engineer-Ausbildung beim Fraunhofer-Institut. Sie arbeitet branchenübergreifend für Unternehmen jeder Größe – vom Wellness-Start-up bis zum Energieversorger.   |    LinkedIn: Nora Urru auf LinkedIn    |    https://www.linkedin.com/in/nora-urru-77aa3b152/    |    Webseite: https://nora-urru.de/    |    LINKS UND RESSOURCEN   |    Fraunhofer-Zertifikat Usability Engineering: Fraunhofer FIT    |    https://www.usability-ux.fit.fraunhofer.de/de/weiterbildung/usability-engineer.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20995978987&gbraid=0AAAAAD3JStW0QQWNoOSTQgY5nNC4kGdhX&gclid=CjwKCAjwiNXFBhBKEiwAPSaPCSS9sE4UUL0o-gqUCOZg76MPJLrw27XR3Rom4Fwcfswar4oiwTXFGhoC60cQAvD_BwE    |    Heuristiken der Usability: Nielsen Norman Group    |    https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ten-usability-heuristics/   |    UX Reifegradmodelle: UX Maturity Model (NNG)    |    https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ux-maturity-model/    |    Tool-Tipps für UX-Testing & Interviews:   |    Lookback.io: https://www.lookback.com/   |    Maze: https://maze.co/   |    Useberry: https://www.useberry.com/    |    Abonniere den Podcast, hinterlasse eine Bewertung und teile die Episode mit Kolleg:innen, die UX besser verkaufen möchten.   |    Vielen Dank für deinen Support!   |    www.germanupa.de    |   

Get the book!The greatest innovations often begin with a simple question: "What if we tried this differently?" In this fascinating exploration of innovation mindsets, we unpack the two complementary approaches that fuel breakthroughs—design thinking and first principles thinking.hese very approaches are at the heart of my book Protection for the Inventive Mind, a practical fieldbook that helps inventors and creatives turn frustrations into prototypes and big ideas into protected strategies.From the Wright brothers' wind tunnel experiments at Kitty Hawk to SpaceX landing rockets upright, we trace how returning to fundamental truths allows inventors to rebuild solutions from scratch. These stories show first principles thinking as the "logic scalpel" that cuts through assumptions and tradition to reveal new possibilities.Alongside this analytical approach, we discover design thinking—the "empathy engine" that powers human-centered innovation. We see how watching an arthritic woman struggle with kitchen tools birthed OXO Good Grips, how children's tears transformed hospital MRI machines into pirate ships, and how PillPack revolutionized medication management by truly understanding patient frustrations.The episode reveals surprising connections between seemingly unrelated innovations. The kingfisher bird's perfect dive inspired Japan's bullet train nose design. Velcro emerged when a Swiss engineer examined burrs stuck to his dog under a microscope. These moments of biomimicry demonstrate how nature offers solutions to our most persistent challenges.What's particularly inspiring is how often world-changing ideas emerge from everyday annoyances—James Dyson's 5,000 vacuum prototypes, IKEA's flat-pack revelation from a stubborn table that wouldn't fit in a car, and Airbnb's humble beginnings with air mattresses on an apartment floor. These stories prove that frustration can be billion-dollar inspiration when viewed through the right lens.Ready to apply these mindsets to your own challenges? Listen for five actionable innovation principles distilled from these remarkable stories, and discover how combining empathy with fundamental thinking can transform not just products, but experiences, systems, and culture itself. Whether you're sketching on a napkin or aiming for the stars, the way you think might be your greatest invention yet.Send us a textSupport the show

Send us a text¡Adquiere el libro!¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué tienen en común una aspiradora revolucionaria, el velcro y un cohete que aterriza verticalmente? Todos nacieron cuando alguien se atrevió a replantear un problema desde cero o a ponerse en los zapatos de otra persona.En este fascinante recorrido por 20 historias de innovación transformadora, descubrimos cómo dos poderosas mentalidades han moldeado nuestro mundo moderno. El Design Thinking, motor de la empatía que nos impulsa a observar, definir, idear y prototipar soluciones centradas en el usuario. Y el First Principles Thinking, ese bisturí lógico que descompone problemas hasta sus elementos más fundamentales para reconstruir soluciones desde la base.Estos mismos enfoques son la base de mi libro Protección para la Mente Inventiva, un cuaderno práctico diseñado para que inventores y creativos puedan transformar frustraciones en prototipos y grandes ideas en estrategias protegidas.Viajamos desde las dunas de Kitty Hawk donde los hermanos Wright conquistaron el cielo por primera vez, hasta los senderos suizos donde unos molestos abrojos inspiraron el velcro. Te llevamos a la frustración doméstica que impulsó a James Dyson a crear 5,000 prototipos antes de revolucionar las aspiradoras, y a los hospitales donde Doug Dietz transformó aterradoras máquinas de resonancia en aventuras para niños.Cada historia revela un patrón sorprendente: las innovaciones más disruptivas no siempre nacen en laboratorios de alta tecnología, sino en momentos de frustración cotidiana vistos a través de ojos curiosos. Desde el rediseño del carrito de supermercado en apenas cinco días hasta la transformación completa de la economía espacial con cohetes reutilizables, estas mentalidades nos demuestran que la empatía y la lógica pura, trabajando juntas, pueden cambiar el mundo.¿Te atreves a cuestionar lo establecido? Quizás tu próxima molestia cotidiana sea el punto de partida para la próxima gran innovación. Acompáñanos en este viaje inspirador y descubre cómo cultivar tu propia mente inventiva.Support the show

In S6 E8 I am delighted to welcome Associate Professor Bhavesh Patel to the podcast. Dr Patel is a senior paediatric surgeon at The Queensland Children's hospital with over two decades of experience in paediatric and neonatal, colorectal and urological surgery. He is the Queensland State-wide Clinical Lead for Surgical Quality Improvement through his appointment at Clinical Excellence Queensland. As an Associate Professor he teaches students at several medical schools, and provides state-wide education to nursing staff and other medical professionals. He trains future surgeons, and his research spans across a number of fields.  Bhavesh also has interests in digital health, technology, health literacy and human factors in health care.In this conversation I have the opportunity to learn more about his work and the different hats Bhavesh now wears in his clinical, executive and educator roles. We discuss the evolution of his work in quality and safety and the systems thinking lens he applies to complex problem solving in healthcare. Bhavesh share his personal and professional journey and development and the impact of coaching on his ability to harness his ideas and efforts, gaining confidence and focus in recent years.I was particular keen to explore his creative approach to digital innovation in patient communication including infographics and his recent work in building an experimental AI avatar. We do well to cover a lot of ground here but I still left this conversation feeling I had peeled only a few layers of the onion, and the brilliant, curious mind of this creative clinician. There will have to be an encore! Finally Bhavesh gives a taster for his keynote presentation at the 2025 Creative Careers in Medicine conference and listeners who missed the conference will be able to access the recordings when released ( details below). Links / references:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbhaveshpatel/https://www.instagram.com/handofasurgeon/?hl=enCCIM conference - recording link with be listed when available:https://ccim2025.my.canva.site/Bhavesh's book recommendations:If Disney Ran Your Hospital Fred Leehttps://www.samuelthomasdavies.com/book-summaries/business/the-almanack-of-naval-ravikant/The Mind Full Medic Podcast is proudly sponsored by the MBA NSW-ACT Find out more about the charitable organisation supporting doctors and their families and/ or donate today at www.mbansw.org.auDisclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care professional. Moreover views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or other official organisations.

En este episodio conversamos con Federico Llamas, Licenciado en Administración de Empresas por la Universidad Iberoamericana y Maestro en Estudios Ambientales por la Universidad de Melbourne. Fundador de la Universidad del Medio Ambiente, Federico es un apasionado de las transformaciones sistémicas necesarias para construir un mundo regenerativo y sostenible. Con su amor por la naturaleza y la convicción de crear alternativas para las futuras generaciones, comparte cómo su actitud, su rutina y su voz interna le permiten combinar el pensamiento sistémico de largo plazo con acciones concretas en el presente. También reflexiona sobre las empresas que se atreven a pensar de manera sistémica y el potencial que tienen para abrir camino a una nueva economía, además de ofrecer consejos valiosos tanto para quienes comienzan a emprender como para quienes buscan replantear su relación con su profesión y su trabajo. Una conversación inspiradora para quienes desean crear proyectos con propósito, congruencia y verdadero impacto.___________________________________________________Para saber más de The Wellness Business Lab consulta el sitio web aquí: wellnessbusinesslab.com, me encantará que formes parte de este ecosistema que impulsa proyectos conscientes y sostenibles. Además, te invito a conectarte en vivo a las próximas sesiones Wellness Talks¿Quieres conversar o tienes dudas? Escríbeme directamente a: vs@victorsaadia.com

In this episode we interview Charles Sims. Charles is the ex-CTO for the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team and currently Founder of Skafld, an end-to-end venture studio partner, turning visionary ideas into real-world success. Charles shares his journey from the entertainment industry to becoming the CTO of the Clippers. We dug into how experimentation can improve the NBA fan experience. Everything from how he and his team had to quickly invent an engaging, yet remote, fan experience during the Covid lockdown, to how he used the Unreal Gaming Engine to test the assumptions made during the building of the new cutting edge Intuit Dome.We discuss the lessons learned from his time with the Clippers to the evolving landscape of venture capital. We wrap up with the impact of AI on investors and how it can bridge communication gaps between technical and non-technical teams.Charles Sims LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlessims/Skafld Venture Studio: https://www.skafldstudio.com/ Is your innovation pipeline clogged? Uncover the risks, bottlenecks, and gaps holding your best ideas back. With the EMT Diagnostic, you'll get a clear, actionable plan to fix them.

In this dual feature episode we take a celebratory look at Lorraine Wild's influence as a writer, educator, and designer who helped shift graphic design from a formal practice to a cultural one, with personal insight from friend and fellow designer, Louise Sandhaus.Lorraine Wild resources:Green Dragon Office“More Than a Few Questions About Graphic Design Education” (1983) via Emigre archiveDesign Observer Archive – Lorraine Wild Louise Sandhaus links:Buy Earthquakes, Mudslides, Fires & Riots_______Support this podcast with a small donation: Buy Me A CoffeeThis show is powered by branding and design studio  Nice PeopleJoin this podcast and the Patreon community: patreon.com/womendesignersyoushouldknowHave a 1:1 mentor call with Amber Asay: intro.co/amberasay_______About Lorraine:Lorraine Wild is a Canadian-born graphic designer, educator, and writer whose work has shaped the trajectory of contemporary design. After studying at Cranbrook and Yale, she launched a career that bridged cultural criticism, publishing, and pedagogy. At CalArts, she reimagined graphic design education to focus on personal voice and authorship, mentoring generations of now-prominent designers. Through her studio Green Dragon Office, she's known for crafting visually rich books and catalogs for artists, architects, and cultural institutions, always rooted in research, narrative, and materiality.About Louise:Louise Sandhaus is a Los Angeles–based graphic designer, educator, and historian. A former director of the CalArts Graphic Design Program, she's the founder of Louise Sandhaus Design (LSD) and co-founder of the initiative “The People's Graphic Design Archive.” Her celebrated book Earthquakes, Mudslides, Fires & Riots helped redefine how we archive and celebrate California graphic design. Known for her bold, joyful aesthetic and deep commitment to inclusive design history, Louise has been a vocal advocate for amplifying overlooked voices in the field — especially women.  ____View all the visually rich 1-min reels of each woman on IG below:Instagram: Amber AsayInstagram: Women Designers Pod

U drugom delu razgovora sa Milovanom Dekićem otkrivamo kako izgleda svet korisničkog istraživanja u industriji video igara i kako se ta disciplina razvijala u Nordeusu tokom protekle decenije. Milovan nas vodi kroz svoje početke, potragu za znanjem i praksama u vreme kada gotovo da nije bilo izvora, saradnju sa britanskim Player Research timom i prve eksperimente testiranja igara. Govori o tome kako se postavljaju i proveravaju hipoteze da bi se unapredilo igračko iskustvo, kako se beleže i tumače reakcije igrača – od fokusa do zevanja – i kako se pronalazi ravnoteža između zabave, profita i dugoročne relevantnosti. Kroz razgovor se otvaraju teme kulturnih razlika među igračima, različitih gejmerskih motivacija i načina na koji agilni timovi, vođeni znatiželjom i podacima u realnom vremenu, prilagođavaju proizvode milionima ljudi širom sveta. Ovo je priča o spajanju sociologije, psihologije, dizajna i tehnologije u stvaranju igara koje ljudi žele da igraju godinama. O čemu smo pričali: - Najava razgovora - Početak razgovora - Biznis modeli igara - Testiranje u razvoju igara - Prilagođavanje igre korisnicima - Globalno prilagođavanje igre - Biznis i profit u igrama - Design thinking - Radionice i treninzi - Procena dobrih ideja - Pametno skaliranje - Karte za učenje - AI i Design thinking Podržite nas na BuyMeACoffee: https://bit.ly/3uSBmoa Pročitajte transkript ove epizode: https://bit.ly/3JhrDUB Posetite naš sajt i prijavite se na našu mailing listu: http://bit.ly/2LUKSBG Prijavite se na naš YouTube kanal: http://bit.ly/2Rgnu7o Pratite Pojačalo na društvenim mrežama: Facebook: http://bit.ly/2FfwqCR Twitter: http://bit.ly/2CVZoGr Instagram: http://bit.ly/2RzGHjN

Anche quest'anno, la puntata di agosto di Parola Progetto è dedicata all'intelligenza artificiale. Dopo aver esplorato ChatGPT, questa volta tocca a Perplexity AI, un motore di ricerca che integra un chatbot con intelligenza artificiale generativa.Negli ultimi mesi il nome Perplexity è comparso spesso nelle notizie: c'è chi dice che Apple stia valutando di acquisirla per potenziare le proprie soluzioni di AI, mentre pochi giorni fa l'azienda ha fatto parlare di sé proponendo a Google l'acquisto di Chrome per 34,5 miliardi di dollari. Una situazione in rapido movimento, che ha reso irresistibile la tentazione di metterla alla prova.In questo episodio, Perplexity risponde a una selezione di domande poste ai protagonisti della settima stagione del podcast. E le sue risposte sono decismante diverse da quelle degli umani che l'hanno preceduto.In coda al dialogo, chiudiamo poi con qualche riflessione sul metodo e su ciò che possiamo imparare chiacchierando con i nostri assistenti intelligenti e artificiali.Link dell'episodio:- Il sito di Perplexity https://www.perplexity.ai/ - Il libro di Kenya Hara “Designing Design” https://www.lars-mueller-publishers.com/designing-design

In this episode we interview Hala Saleh. Hala is a skilled and thoughtful product leader who I met by coincidence over 10 years ago while reading a copy of the Lean Startup book. We catch up and discuss how the term Minimum Viable Product or MVP has evolved since then and how lean startup principles can be applied outside of the digital product space to things like communities.Hala shares her journey through various roles in tech over the years while emphasizing the need for testing and customer feedback.I really appreciate her thought process on how she tackles problems in different industries. Is your innovation pipeline clogged? Uncover the risks, bottlenecks, and gaps holding your best ideas back. With the EMT Diagnostic, you'll get a clear, actionable plan to fix them.

In light of Google's new video editor the Team tackles the topic of AI again. We talk about the pros and cons that could come from the extreme power of AI tools currently, diving into media production and consumption patterns, safe ways to interact with AI creations, and the over-saturation of the market. Discussions surround why people may shy away from the disingenuous and seek out real connections. Is AI media transitory? Will authenticity win out? Kristen doesn't answer Mark‘s questions and instead talks about her AI hopes and dreams, Dan has more horror movie recommendations, and Mark‘s new exhibit is live (though by the time this episode airs it will be closed).Host, Producer, & Editor - Mark CelaHost, Director, & Script Writer - Kristen PericleousHost, Social Media Manager, Social Media Content Creator, & Editor - Dan LawsonHost, Website Director - Lauren DeMarks

Kako radoznalost može da postane tvoja karijera? U 330. epizodi Ivan razgovara sa Milovanom Dekićem – User Research Lead-om u Nordeusu, koautorom bestseler knjige „Design Thinking – kako da stvarate proizvode koje ljudi žele“ i jednim od pionira UX istraživanja u mobilnim igrama na ovim prostorima. Ovo je prva od dve epizode koje će biti posvećene Milovanovom životu i karijeri. Kroz otvoren i živ razgovor, Dekić deli svoj put od detinjstva u Vranju, opsesije muzikom i košarkom, preko školskih izazova i otkrivanja strasti za učenjem, do studija političkih nauka i akademske karijere, koju je napustio zbog nedostatka praktične primene istraživanja. Govori o svojim formativnim iskustvima, važnosti izlaska iz zone komfora, prototipisanju i eksperimentisanju, mentalitetu prema greškama i neuspehu, kao i o lekcijama iz bihevioralne ekonomije koje primenjuje u radu. Epizoda je bogata primerima iz prakse, pričama iz muzičke i omladinske subkulture 90-ih i ranih 2000-ih, ali i uvidima o tome kako posmatranje korisnika i validacija problema mogu da unaprede svaki proizvod ili ideju. Rezultat je inspirativan i neposredan portret čoveka koji spaja radoznalost, istraživačku disciplinu i kreativni pristup rešavanju problema. Teme u epizodi: - Najava razgovora - Početak razgovora - Kad porastem biću - Muzika i odrastanje - Školske muke - Studije i uticaji - Muzika i forumi - Rad na fakultetu - Odluka o doktoratu - Zaključak razgovora - Ulazak u Nordeus Podržite nas na BuyMeACoffee: https://bit.ly/3uSBmoa Pročitajte transkript ove epizode: https://bit.ly/47nl1xS Posetite naš sajt i prijavite se na našu mailing listu: http://bit.ly/2LUKSBG Prijavite se na naš YouTube kanal: http://bit.ly/2Rgnu7o Pratite Pojačalo na društvenim mrežama: Facebook: http://bit.ly/2FfwqCR Twitter: http://bit.ly/2CVZoGr Instagram: http://bit.ly/2RzGHjN

This week, Jason is joined by Bachelor Nation fan favorite and content creator, Rachael Kirkconnell! Rachael gained recognition from her time on season 25 of The Bachelor back in 2021 after earning Matt James' final rose. After a few years together, the couple announced that they were going their separate ways this past January. Since then, Rachael has focused her efforts on  Rachael opens up about growing her personal brand while pivoting into a variety of professional paths. She reflects on the impact of her appearance on Call Her Daddy following a highly publicized breakup, how she processed sharing such a personal moment publicly, and the advice she has for women navigating heartbreak. Rachael also shares why she has no regrets, how her career has evolved over the past year, and what it means to truly support a partner's ambitions. She dives into her thoughts on AI, whether she'd start her own podcast, and if reality TV—or reality dating shows—are still on her radar. From age-gap relationships and her passion for animation, to her future goals and financial aspirations, Rachael gets candid about her journey, staying authentic, and what's next. Rachael reveals all this and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss! Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: John Gurney Guest: Rachael Kirkconnell Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Trading Secrets Steals & Deals! Leesa: Leesa isn't just about sleep - it's about impact. They donate thousands of mattresses each year to those in need, while also partnering with organizations like CleanHub to help remove harmful plastic waste from our oceans. Go to Leesa.com for an extra $50 off with promo code TRADINGSECRETS Rula:  The first step on your journey to mental-well being is easy. Rula starts by asking you a few questions about what's important to you and then provides a list of licensed in-network providers who match your preferences. You can schedule your preferred time and meet with your therapist as soon as the next day. Go to Rula.com/tradingsecrets  to get started today.  IDEO U:  Ever feel overwhelmed by all the Al hype? You know it's important, but you're struggling with how to use it in your day-to-day work. IDEO U's Al & Design Thinking programs are designed for leaders like you—people who want to stay ahead but keep problem-solving human-centered. It's practical, hands-on, and built for real-world impact. Go to IDEOU.com/TRADINGSECRETS for 15% off sitewide Quince: Quince nails it with luxe essentials that feel effortless and look polished-perfect for layering and mixing. Their styles are so versatile, I find myself reaching for them again and again. Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/tradingsecrets for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Upwork: Posting a job on Upwork is easy; with no cost to join, you can register, browse freelancer profiles, get help drafting a job post, or even book a consultation. From there, you connect with freelancers that get you, and can easily hire them to take your business to the next level. Upwork makes the entire process easier, simpler, and more affordable, with industry low fees. Post a job today, and hire tomorrow, with Upwork. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. YouTube Title: Needs to be 100 characters or less  | Trading Secrets w/ Jason Tartick

Shelley Rosetta is a business consultant and Principal at Solomon Coyle. Shelley explains how the power of the “built environment” can shape culture, enhance employee engagement and fuel innovation.   Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:05), Distribution Channels (3:50), Business Peer Groups (10:05), Tariffs and Stuff (12:24), Leading with Data (14:40), KPI's (16:20), Building a Business Culture (21:25), Design Thinking (24:00), the “Feel of Space” (27:25), and the Dealer/Manager Development Program (37:30). Access the services of Shelley @ Solomon Coyle This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 300-scholarship goal for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248. Or – if you have a used vehicle you want to donate to LukeLeaders1248 access this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.  Manager Memo seeks sponsors for the pod. If you have a product or service to promote, please email @ ov1dlen@gmail.com or www.lukeleaders1248.com Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

In this episode, Nathan welcomes Jason VanLue, VP of Product at Virtuous, to explore the intersection of design thinking, branding, and AI. Starting the conversation, Jason shares his unique journey into product development and storytelling. The duo dives into the importance of design principles, the art of vibe coding, and why the human touch matters more than ever in an AI-driven world.  Moreover, Jason previews his latest work, "The Three Pipe Problems," inspired by Sherlock Holmes and designed to solve complex challenges with empathy, creativity, and strategic thinking. Additionally, Nathan and Jason explore the evolving role of storytelling in the nonprofit sector, the critical skills required for the future workforce, and the potential of AI as a tool rather than a replacement.  HIGHLIGHTS [05:15] Jason's Journey    [11:09] Jason's Book "Branding Matters" and Its Impact   [22:18] The Concept of the "Three Pipe Problems"  [28:34] The Role of AI in Problem Solving   [37:32] Vibe Coding and Its Implications  [41:42] Future of Work and Hiring Practices   REOSOURCES:   Connect with Jason:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasonvanlue  Website: jasonvanlue.com  Website: virtuous.org    Mentioned in the episode:   Zag: The Number One Strategy of High-Performance Brands: amazon.com/Zag-Number-Strategy-High-Performance-Brands  Branding Matters: amazon.com/Branding-Matters-Jason-VanLue  Three Pipe Problems: jasonvanlue.com/book  Connect with Nathan and Scott: LinkedIn (Nathan): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/nathanchappell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn (Scott): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenkrans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundraising.ai/⁠

In this design-driven episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice Chism is joined by UX/UI expert and startup advisor Mary Borysova to explore one of the most critical (and often misunderstood) pieces of launching a successful startup:Product design.Mary breaks down the process of turning ideas into intuitive, user-friendly, and scalable products that don't just function—they delight. From wireframes to feedback loops, she shares her step-by-step insights on how early-stage founders can avoid costly design mistakes and focus on solving real problems for real people.Whether you're building your MVP or refining your next release, this conversation will shift how you think about design—and its power to make or break your product.

In this episode, we will discuss the power of your customer experience blueprint as well as the best techniques and tactics to craft a culture of hospitality. Customer Experience (CX) has the power to create a true competitive advtantage as well as generate revenue from customer loyalty and word of mouth marketing. We'll explore: The power of a strong Customer Experience Framework Getting your organization on the same page to avoid siloes and duplication Creating a space where employees can do their best work and drive repeatable, engaging customer service Developing a team with a heart for hospitality Deploying your customer experience and hospitality strategy Reinforcing, measuring, and coaching your hospitality and CX strategy for success now and into the future Whether you're a business owner, CX leader, C-Suite Executive, or growth-focused professional, this episode will challenge your thinking and offer practical strategies you can implement today.

What if you could design the future — instead of reacting to it? In today's episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with futurist and design strategist Lisa Kay Solomon to explore how leaders can use design thinking to actively shape what's next. Lisa is a Designer-in-Residence at Stanford's d.school, an educator, a bestselling author, and a respected voice on the Thinkers50 Radar list. She helps leaders and organizations make better long-term decisions in a short-term world. Her superpower? Turning vague uncertainty into actionable insight — by teaching leaders how to think like futurists. Lisa shares how she guides boards, conference planners, and executive teams through complex challenges. She doesn't just create better experiences — she builds capabilities that last. Whether it's designing strategic conversations or preparing teams to operate in ambiguity, Lisa brings a toolkit of creative, repeatable practices to move from stuck to strategic. If you've ever found yourself saying, “Yeah, but that would never happen here,” Lisa has a chapter — and a strategy — just for you. This conversation is packed with high-impact takeaways for those who want to lead with intention and design a future worth inhabiting. Three Key Takeaways: • Designing the Future Is a Teachable Skill Lisa argues that futures thinking isn't a mysterious talent—it's a learnable capability. Most leaders have been trained to focus on short-term goals. Lisa teaches them how to widen their lens, shift perspective, and think long-term using strategic design practices. • Great Ideas Need More Than Strategy—They Need Capability Organizations often bring Lisa in to spark innovation—whether at board meetings or large conferences. But the real value she delivers goes beyond a single event. She helps teams build the capabilities to sustain innovation, adapt to change, and continue asking the right questions long after she's gone. • Overcoming the “Yeah, Buts” That Block Progress Lisa names the top three “yeah, buts” that sabotage future thinking: short-term pressure, lack of resources, and not knowing how. Her approach disarms these mental blockers by reframing possibility as practical—and showing leaders how to move from reactive to proactive in shaping what's next. If you found Lisa Kay Solomon's insights on designing the future and building long-term leadership capabilities compelling, you won't want to miss our episode with Joseph Press: Thought Leadership for Future Thinking. Both Lisa and Joseph explore how leaders can move beyond short-term fixes to shape more intentional, future-ready organizations. While Lisa focuses on strategic conversations and capability building through design, Joseph dives into how thought leadership and digital transformation intersect to foster future thinking. Together, these episodes offer a powerful one-two punch for anyone looking to lead with clarity, creativity, and courage in uncertain times. Listen to both and equip yourself with the mindset and tools to not just predict the future—but actively shape it.

Design experts explore how we can engage with uncertainty and shape the future with clarity, creativity, and intention. Drawing from their work at Stanford's d.school and their book Assembling Tomorrow, they offer tools for navigating rapid technological change while anchoring our creations in empathy, responsibility, and hope. Carissa Carter is the academic director at Stanford University's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (the d.school) and a former geologist. Her work focuses on systems thinking, climate innovation, and design futures. Scott Doorley is the creative director at Stanford's d.school. He has worked at the intersection of storytelling, physical space, and creative education, and has a background in film and media. They are co-authors of Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving FutureInterview Date: 4/4/2025 Tags: Carissa Carter, Scott Doorley, design, future, innovation, creativity, ethics, emotion, healing, runaway design, AI, synthetic biology, maps, metaphors, empathy, humility, Michael Bierut, Antonio Damasio, Gregory Bateson, Creativity, Philosophy, Technology, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking