Comical Innovation
Innovation has likely never been more important and that’s why its study and practice is no laughing matter. The systemic
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Innovator’s Dilemmas
A bull is charging us and knowing which which — if any — horn we will take will determine what
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The Mindset, Skillset, Toolset for Innovation
What does it take to innovate? We look at the basics and what they mean for individuals and organizations looking
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Design Thinking’s Triple-B Future
Design Thinking is not only a means to innovate, but as a means to heal and grow. After a year that by most people’s standards was ugly beyond any others in recent memory, our need for beauty, sustainable and responsible businesses, supportive communities, and viable, service-forward industries needs this.
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Inspiration and the Frankenstein Design
It’s possible to design a program or service that hits every note for some and becomes a monster for others.
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The Power in Persistence
While conclusions draw our attention, it’s the persistence of effort that comes before which are the real cause for celebration
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Design Thinking and Leadership
Inspiration is a primary outcome for design thinking and leadership is the vehicle to deliver it. In a previous post
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Design Thinking: From Cognition to Craft
Design thinking is best approached as a habit, not as an exercise. Just as ‘critical thinking’ isn’t meant to be applied sporadically to one’s life, neither is design thinking.
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Design’s Inspiration Outcome Dividend.
Design is about making things with intention, craft, and care, but above all, it must inspire. Without inspiration and excitement, there is no action.
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Fit and Function
Many issues faced in times of change is negotiating fit with function and how shifting one can transform the other.
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