Boxes and Arrows

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The best designers take advantage of the opportunity to engage in a strategic discussion. Design itself is a product. Developers own the code, business owns the proposition, yet design is considered a “service.” One team I’ve worked with helps bridge this gap on strategic projects by maintaining an “experience roadmap.”

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Roadmap Design 94

BrainZooming

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Walmart, a brand often immersed in debates about poor employee treatment, is piloting new training for both front-line employees and in-store managers. Department managers are receiving training, greater authority, and latitude to manage their department teams. Documenting the Knowledge of Tenured Workers.

Training 40

Training Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Strategy 40

BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

My personal antipathy toward thought leadership strategy stems from a moment during corporate life. A peer was developing a “think piece” on the transportation industry’s and our company’s place role in its future. Employee Leader Strategy. Help employees develop as leaders. Humility Leadership Strategy.

Leadership 40

Leadership Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team 40

Taivara

JULY 23, 2018

If you have teams close to customers, working in the field, using your product everyday – they’ll often be a great source for early indicators of where existing products are missing the mark. I often get derailed by the obstacles and can jump to the conclusion that something new is a bad idea. Genuine interest.

Ideation 48

Ideation Underperforming Technical Team Brainstorming Technical Review 48