The challenge of creating a portfolio when job titles are so ambiguous, women-centric design, bringing value without being hands-on, and executives know exactly how designers will show up.
One of the more common questions I get is, “How can I change [PERSON]’s mind?” While there’s various ways to answer this question, it’s really important we understand the stakes at play before we jump in.
Connecting design to metrics with maps, changing minds, five key choices, and Mary Meeker's take on AI
Every day, I see individuals and teams struggle with connecting product work to the big picture, and I keep coming back to a fundamental flaw in how Product Strategy is taught.
The perils of being predictable.
I had to stop following popular design leadership advice to actually lead
All business rules are made up–just like design. Remaking the rules opens the gates to new possibilities.
Understanding business isn't about advancing your career – it's about knowing when to walk away and having the power to do it.
There’s a format of storytelling in business that has been very successful for decision-making. Since hiring is a decision-making meeting, try incorporating the SCR format of storytelling.
To evaluate the overall health of a company, business leaders objectives, measures, and targets are set across four categories of health, with each one focusing on a different aspect of the company.
Understand when your sales pitch for design is working, when it's not, and what do about it.
By understanding the wants and needs of those you work with, you can become influential as a designer
Great design leaders are those who intentionally create multiple paths to success.
Examine how the power dynamics work inside your company so we can move peers and stakeholders from skeptics to adopters.
