Our identities are often tied into our positions at work. But is that the way it’s supposed to be? Should we focus on our position, or our contribution?

Ideation In Design

Sep 22nd, 2020 8m 6s

We work so hard gaining and unpacking empathy and then reframing our challenges that by the time we’re at ideation it seems like the moment to release... you can, but maybe not in the way you thought.

Pre-Empathy in Testing

Sep 14th, 2020 7m 7s

Do we really believe feedback is a gift? Are our minds and hearts in the right place before we begin testing? Let’s explore these questions together.

Creating Space for Ideas

Jul 20th, 2020 12m 24s

Join Mary Bolander, the Director of Facilitation and me as we explore how to create an environment that produces greater ideas.

Innovation Ecosystems

Jul 13th, 2020 18m 5s

This week we learn from Rob Wassel, the Executive Director of the Seeds Global Innovation Lab on what an innovation ecosystem is, and why we need them.

Simplicity in Testing

Jul 6th, 2020 7m 41s

Wicked problems don’t need wicked solutions. We have to keep it simple. This week we focus on the importance of prioritizing in testing and the impact that has on our ability to test.

Listening

Jun 29th, 2020 7m 27s

Listening, one of the my valuable skills in Design. How should we do it? How do we practice it? Why is it important?

Taboo Terms in Religious Non-Profits - Part 2

Jun 22nd, 2020 10m 53s

We take pride in what we do in works of religious non-profits, but sometimes our desire to be known as a ministry can negatively impact our view of innovation.

Taboo Terms in Religious Non-Profits - Part 1

Jun 15th, 2020 12m 41s

We take pride in what we do in the works of religious non-profits, but sometimes our desire to be known as a ministry can negatively impact our view of innovation.

Types of Labs

Jun 8th, 2020 10m 44s

What type of lab are you? Is it driven by your preference or your end-users? This week we look into some of the more common types of labs around the world, and consider which we should use.

Design Thinking 101

Jun 1st, 2020 11m 11s

Let’s define the stages, get clarity around some common misconceptions and why we need it.

Yes; and...

May 28th, 2020 9m 37s

A foundational mindset of any great innovator is that of “yes; and...” Today we explore what it means and how to use it.

Dealing with Constraints

Apr 23rd, 2020 9m 59s

This week we look at three rules for dealing with constraints. Each helps us to overcome the negatives of constraints and leverage them to our advantage.