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August 2017

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Design Thinking | August 28, 2017

Looking for a consultant; found a CTO.

Douglas working in a technical team lead meeting in Philadelphia. I met Douglas in the mid 1990’s when our shared interests were primarily music. Our…

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Design Sprints | August 28, 2017

Liberating Structures

Impromptu Network at a Liberating Structures Workshop In June, I had the pleasure of meeting Anna Jackson, of Alpinista Consulting and she introduced me to…

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Design Sprints | August 21, 2017

Common Sprint Interview Mistakes

When talking with potential customers about Design Sprints I always spend some time explaining how to properly conduct the interviews on Day 5. I still…

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Design Thinking | August 18, 2017

Smart Tech For Nonprofits

Douglas and I discussing product requirements In 2013, Shanti, Will, and I attended SXSW Interactive to learn and connect with the community. During a session…

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Design Sprints | August 14, 2017

What is a Design Sprint?

When potential clients, colleagues, and acquaintances inquire about Voltage Control and learn that I’m running Innovation Workshops many are curious about the mechanics of an…

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Facilitation | August 7, 2017

Why You Should Hire an Outside Facilitator

Douglas facilitating at Boundless An outside facilitator, especially an experienced expert, is often the critical ingredient needed to position your Design Sprint for excellence. Jake…

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Meeting Culture | August 2, 2017

What Makes a Good Teammate?

Image via cringely.com My mother often said that before I marry someone, I should embark on an extensive, non-luxurious trip into a developing country with…

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