What is a Design Sprint? Who should run one, and why? If you want to run a Design Sprint but are not a designer, that isn’t a problem.
Innovation
There is no one approach to innovation. Explore what methods work best for your team by applying these innovation exercises and strategies.
In this episode of Control the Room, I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Luepke about his experience supporting change initiatives at Quantive. He begins with reflections on what helped him discover a passion for solving complex business problems. Later, Adam talks about OKRs and best practices for changing your business. We also discuss what makes a successful Chief Of Staff. Listen in for tips on how to synthesize communication.
Innovative change is a driving force for positive transformation: A better change management strategy facilitates the greatest innovation.
In this episode of Control the Room, I had the pleasure of speaking with Maria Giudice about her decades of experience leading design, creative, and business leaders. She begins with reflections on how a Professor reframed her perspective on design and its value to others. Later, Maria shares her thoughts on transition and how to approach it best. We also discuss one of Maria’s learning experiences leading design initiatives at a large software company in detail. Listen in for tips on how to keep making progress even during failure.
Is change management certification worth it? Yes: In training to change, we learn best practices to navigate the ever-fluid transformation process.
In this episode of Control the Room, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nicole Brauckmann about her journey leading Organizational Change initiatives. She begins with reflections on why it’s important client understand what the change process feels like and where they’re going. Later, Nicole dives into the four forces that support change. We also discuss the importance of storytelling and how organizational change starts with the individuals. Listen in for more tips on how to create the conditions for change to emerge.
In this episode of Control the Room, I had the pleasure of speaking with Brian Ardinger about his work helping entrepreneurs and organizations innovate. He begins with how and why he decided to dedicate his career to innovation. Later, Brian shares a practical approach to organizational innovation called the 1-2-3-4 method. We also discuss the importance of creating a shared understanding of what innovation means for each of his clients. Listen in for tips on how to instigate innovation both inside and outside the organization.
Organizational transformation is shaped by our emotions. Creating an emotionally healthy employee experience is essential to humanize our approach to change.
In leading change together, organizations are able to create the blueprint for sustaining organizational change that allows for cultural transformation.
