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Control the Room Podcast: Douglas Ferguson speaks with Dawan Stanford, president of Fluid Hive, pushing energy into a room, about checking in with people, and his experience with remote learning as the Design Studio Director of Georgetown University’s Learning & Design program.
Optimal remote team communication needs to be steered by strong structures and methods that capture room intelligence–the idea that many minds are far greater than…
How many webinars have you been invited to lately? It seems like everyone in the world is flooding the internet with talks, seminars, and virtual…
With the spread of COVID-19 and the advent of shelter-in-place orders, many workplaces are shifting to completely remote work. If you’re in charge of a…
The Voltage Control team has always been remote. Aside from our in-person workshops and events (the last one of which seems like a lifetime ago)…
Design thinking revolutionizes problem-solving by focusing on user-centric, innovative solutions. This blog delves into the critical ideate and prototype stages, pivotal for transitioning from understanding user needs to creating viable products. We explore various ideation techniques like mind mapping and SCAMPER, emphasizing the importance of creativity and diverse thought, backed by studies from the Design Management Institute and insights from the Harvard Business Review. Tools like Miro and Mural enhance remote collaboration during these stages. We also cover prototyping, from low-fidelity sketches to high-fidelity digital mockups, and the importance of user involvement through techniques like A/B testing to refine these prototypes based on real-world feedback. This article is essential for those looking to integrate design thinking into their projects, highlighting the impact of structured creativity and user feedback in developing successful products.
Emilia Astrom shares her transformative journey from advertising to facilitation, discovering her passion at Hyper Island. With over a decade of experience, she leveraged design thinking and facilitation to guide organizations through the digital transformation. Her career highlights include joining Mural and supporting innovation, as well as completing the Voltage Control facilitation certification program. Emilia now designs workshops for senior leaders and works to create human-centered, collaborative work environments. Discover how facilitation changed her career and empowered her to lead meaningful change.
Adapting facilitation methods to diverse teams and organizational environments is essential in today’s business landscape. This article explores the importance of flexible facilitation, providing insights into various facilitation styles and practical strategies for adapting to different group dynamics and organizational cultures. Learn about authoritative, democratic, and coaching-oriented facilitation styles, and how to analyze group dynamics and navigate organizational cultures effectively. Discover tips for customizing communication, adjusting participation levels, and using tools like Miro, Trello, and Zoom to enhance facilitation. Unlock the potential of your facilitation practice by embracing adaptability and continuous learning.
Discover how a designer's passion for collaboration evolved into a mastery of facilitation in "The Unexpected Journey." Initially focused on design, Jim’s career took a transformative turn towards facilitation during a pivotal project at LexisNexis. This experience sparked a deeper engagement with facilitation techniques, leading to significant roles at Citrix and Mural. The blog details Jim’s journey of learning and growth, culminating in a certification in facilitation, and highlights the profound impact of structured facilitation on professional development and collaborative innovation. This odyssey not only enhanced Jim's skills but also broadened their influence in the field of collaborative design and facilitation.
Ideation in design thinking is the vibrant core where creativity flourishes, transforming the ordinary into innovative solutions. This phase, essential for innovation, invites an unrestricted flow of ideas, where the focus is on exploration and the discovery of groundbreaking solutions. It's not just about ideation but about fostering an environment where diverse thoughts converge to challenge conventional wisdom and inspire transformative change. Understanding the pivotal role of ideation in design thinking reveals its essence as a bridge from empathy to tangible solutions, urging teams to step beyond familiar boundaries. By embracing varied perspectives within a team, ideation breaks down traditional thinking patterns, encouraging the pursuit of novel solutions. This inclusivity is crucial, as it invites a myriad of voices to contribute, thus enriching the ideation process and expanding the realm of possibilities.
