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When I first heard about design thinking, it sounded more like philosophizing about design. But I should be proven wrong. If you still wonder what it means, I invite you to watch my video :) #innovation  #designthinking  #leadership  #radicalinnovation https://lnkd.in/dthjwWFH

Why not start your next business session with a playful icebreaker? Write thought-provoking prompts on a beach ball, toss it around, and encourage everyone to share their ideas as they catch it. This not only breaks the ice but also stimulates creative thinking and collaboration. Bringing a tactile element into meetings can transform the atmosphere and foster deeper engagement. Incorporating design thinking into meetings isn’t just about fun—it’s a strategic approach that unlocks innovative ideas and ensures all voices are heard. It’s especially vital in business settings where creative solutions to complex problems are needed. By making interactions more dynamic and engaging, you're not just sharing ideas; you're building a creative culture that drives business forward. Message me to book a design thinking or graphic facilitation session! #DesignThinking #CreativeIdeas #InnovationInspiration #BrainstormingFun #IdeationEnergy #CreativityUnleashed #UnlockingInnovation #PlayfulBrainstorms #DesignTools #Design #Illustrations #Art #businessadvice #leadershiptips #leadership #icebreakers #graphicfacilitation

Weekend Reading: Communication technique for product managers - Show, Don't Tell. Irina Stanescu discusses how to incorporate different senses in your communication. 1. Use visuals --> Help everyone see the same thing 2. Connect emotionally through your voice --> Communicate passion and importance verbally 3. Hands-on simulation --> Give people a chance to feel the communication Irina Stanescu gives examples and ties this to leading by example. #productmanagement #leadership #productleadership https://lnkd.in/gVbT6mTG

Micromanaging designers in Figma by constantly monitoring their every move isn't leadership—it's a recipe for stifled creativity. Empower your team by trusting their process and providing guidance only when needed. Creativity flourishes when given space to breathe. Share this post to let the LEADS know about this problem.🎨 #Leadership #Creativity #DesignThinking #TrustYourTeam

Understanding these 8 Steps for Leading Change is so crucial for project managers, comms professionals ... anyone really! They seem so obvious in hindsight but are so frequently overlooked. I hope presenting them in this visual summary will help the concepts in John Kotter's excellent book be propagated and implemented far and wide!

I found 4 similarities between Design Thinking Action Plan vs Strategy Action Plan- PART 1 1️⃣ Understanding and Empathy 🔍 In both Design Thinking and Strategy Action Plans- understanding and empathy are foundational. By deeply comprehending the context and perspectives of the target audience, we create solutions that truly address Needs. Pain points. Delighters. This approach not only ensure insights and clarity that will help to define the issue or problem better. For example- the Empathize Phase (Design Thinking) focus on target users to understand their needs so that you can further define the key problem to solve later. In Diagnose Phase (Strategy)- we take a different approach to look for an organisational perspective in understanding context, trends, competitors and future personas in order to have empathy. These Phases (Empathize and Diagnose) in the both Action Plan- are easily the most crucial mindset shift amongst all frameworks - EMPATHY - where most of us so readily leave out in our quest to solve problems or make strategies. _______________ 👋🏻 I'm Daniel Ling- CEO / Founder of Emerge Creatives Training Co and was Head of Design in the financial and e-commerce industry. Author of Design Thinking Guide for Successful Professionals. 👆🏻 Click my name + follow + 🔔 for more posts on Design Thinking, Innovation, Strategy and Design Leadership. 👍🏻 Like or repost this to your network if you learned something new about this post. 🤘🏻 Get 222-page FREE BOOK (Pay Only Shipping) via my profile link 👀 Save this post to review and reflect later! #design #networking #designthinking #innovation #leadership #coaching #creativity #strategy #businessplanning #designleadership #designleaders #mentorship #reflection #designcommunity #training

Change is never easy, but John Kotter's "Leading Change" offers a practical guide to making it happen. We captured his eight-step framework in a sketchnote, making it easier to absorb and apply these timeless principles. From creating a sense of urgency to embedding change into your culture, Kotter’s insights are a masterclass in creating major change. Visual thinking can be a powerful way to inspire your team and communicate your vision for the future. If you’re navigating change in your organisation and would love to know more about how you can leverage Sketch Group’s range of visual communication tools, please reach out to discuss. We’d love to help! #sketchnote #changemanagement

Unlock the Secrets of Effective Brainstorming! Kaylie Dugan, VP of Imaginologie and industry-renowned Brainstorming Queen, penned a thought-provoking blog that you won't want to miss. After a compelling conversation with a friend about the joys of brainstorming, Kaylie reflects on what truly makes ideation so enjoyable. She reveals that, at its core, ideation is an intriguing fusion of Science, Freedom, and Magic. Dive into the insights she shares and then apply this knowledge to transform your own brainstorming sessions. Read the full blog now and elevate your creative processes! #MarketResearch #Innovation #Brainstorming #Leadership https://lnkd.in/ekHTRqrr

🌟 **Ever feel like your team brainstorming sessions are just... going in circles?** Hey! Imagine if every brainstorming session you led was so inspiring that ideas flowed effortlessly and everyone felt heard. Sounds like a dream, right? 🌟✨ **Here’s a game-changer**: Using *questions* in your storytelling can make your brainstorming sessions more dynamic and productive. Psychology shows that asking open-ended questions stimulates creative thinking and encourages participation. **Try this storytelling hack**: Next time you lead a brainstorming session, start by asking a thought-provoking question. For example, instead of saying, "We need new marketing ideas," try, "What if we had an unlimited budget and no constraints—how would we market our product?" This not only opens up the floor to creativity but also removes mental barriers, making the session more engaging and fruitful. **Your action step**: Think about your next brainstorming session. Prepare a few open-ended questions to kick things off. Notice how this changes the energy and the quality of ideas generated. Ready to make your brainstorming sessions unforgettable? Add some compelling questions and watch your team’s creativity soar! 🌟🧠 #StorytellingTips #EffectiveCommunication #BusinessStorytelling #Brainstorming #Leadership

❖ Why limit your project vision to a few sentences? ❖ In our recent Radical Roundtable on crafting a project vision, we explored ways to keep the big-picture purpose alive and evolving over time. A vision statement doesn’t need to be limited to a few sentences in a charter. Alternative formats can inspire and empower just as well, or better. Here are some ideas: → A vision board with words, graphics, and symbols. → A project journey map with milestones and key outcomes. → Infographics combining visuals and summary text. → Interactive whiteboards for team collaboration. → Video narratives featuring diverse perspectives. → Puzzle representations showing components and how they fit together. → Storytelling that builds a future scenario to bring the vision to life. Have you tried a non-traditional way to share a project vision? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear what you did and how it worked! #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Communicate #SmarterProjects