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.
Read moreReflecting on Gratitude and Going Beyond Thanksgiving
Today is the day that Americans come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, a day dedicated to gratitude (in Canada, we celebrate
Read moreDesigning a Social Innovation Wonderwall
Paying attention to the social, technological, economic and environmental stresses and challenges we face isn’t always conducive to positive thinking
Read moreThe Genius of Seth Godin
Seth Godin is a genius and deserves some consideration if you’re interested in changing the world and, just as important, changing yourself in the process. If you don’t know who he is, read on.
Read moreAmazing Stuff: The Inspirational Sound and Vision Edition
Inspiration sometimes finds itself wrapped in a delightful blend of sound and visuals. This Amazing Stuff edition is dedicated to five (plus one) music+videos that might provide a little lift in these dark January months in the North.
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Complex Change and Energy
Change requires energy and complex change requires a lot of energy. This is why balancing energy is so critical and why exhausted tired organizations so often reach for the simple and wrong solutions to complex problems.
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