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Redefining Conflict Resolution: The Design Thinking Way

Tullio Siragusa

Ideation — Brainstorming Solutions Once the problem is crystal clear, the ‘Ideate’ phase takes center stage. This phase is all about brainstorming potential solutions. In the TechCorp context, they trialed a ‘Project Fusion’, where members from both teams collaborated on a unified pitch to stakeholders.

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The Importance of Staying Scrappy in an AI-Driven Era

Tullio Siragusa

Start with the simplest tools that get the job done. Keep an Innovator’s Mindset In a world where data and algorithms drive decisions, there is a risk of becoming complacent and losing the innovator’s spark. Have employees regularly brainstorm ideas outside their domain. Set up internal incubators for passion projects.

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15 most important Innovation Theories your company should be using

Idea to Value

What it is: TRIZ is a problem-solving, analysis and forecasting tool derived from the study of patterns of invention in the global patent literature. At its core, the framework is a collection of strategies and tools for finding inventive solutions to difficult problems. What is it: Every company knows about brainstorming.

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Design Thinking Applied to M&A Integration

Tullio Siragusa

Post-merger integration plans typically require creating lengthy checklists, project plans, activities, and tasks basically focused on estimation upfront. The primary difficulty that can arise is that as the project progresses, the estimations can go wrong, and discovering new facets along the way can create more difficulty.

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Design Thinking Applied to Re-Organizations

Tullio Siragusa

Reorganizing a company to solve complex problems, introduce innovation, improve business operations, and identify market opportunities requires design. Design Thinking can be used as a tool to transform or reorganize a company to identify innovative solutions to current problems. Five Design Thinking Steps to Reorganization.

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The Nuanced Art of Leadership: When to Step in and When to Guide

Tullio Siragusa

Gauge the Learning Opportunity  —  Tip: Allow errors that result in significant learning, especially when risks are low.  — E xample: If an employee chooses an inefficient method that doesn’t jeopardize the larger project, it can be a valuable lesson in efficiency for the future.

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Innovative Leadership in Circular Economy Initiatives: Paving the Way for Sustainability

Tullio Siragusa

Strategies: Lead with Conviction: Demonstrate the long-term benefits of circular models through pilot projects and success stories. Involve employees in brainstorming sessions to find circular solutions, making them active participants in the transition.