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What is Design Thinking? Extensive interview with Tom Kelley from IDEO

Idea to Value

One of the most important figures in the field of Design Thinking is Tom Kelley, one of the heads of IDEO along with his brother David. Recently, Tom was interviewed by High Resolution (video above) about his thoughts on Innovation and Design Thinking.

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Use the Saturate and Group Tool to Ramp Up Your Design Thinking

Leapfrogging

Over the last 25 years, I have led hundreds of design thinking sessions for international organizations and startups including brands like Red Bull. These sessions allow product designers and senior executives to work together to co-develop ideas which align with larger business strategies and innovation initiatives.

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Design Thinking Tools: how to use them to solve complex problems

mjvinnovation

Continue reading to understand what Design Thinking is and how DT tools can be the turning point for your business! What is Design Thinking. When we talk about Design Thinking , we are referring primarily to the way designers think. What are some Design thinking tools ?

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Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

Innovation in Practice

Design Thinking for the Greater Good goes in depth on both the how of using new tools and the why. As a way to reframe problems, ideate solutions, and iterate toward better answers, design thinking is already well established in the commercial world. Randy Salzman is a journalist and former communications professor.

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The Universality of Leadership: Challenging Industry-Specific Biases

Tullio Siragusa

Oprah’s ability to connect, empathize, and communicate made her a beloved figure on television and helped her venture successfully into areas like magazine publishing, network creation, and philanthropy. Design Thinking focuses on understanding users, challenging assumptions, redefining problems, and creating innovative solutions.

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The Business Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed: A Customer Problem Statement

Leapfrogging

It’s simple and is based on best practices in Design Thinking. Magazine , a globally recognized keynote speaker, and the Founder of upBOARD. About the Author.

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Nomination Wanted: 2015 Thinkers50

Matthew May

My three areas of focus — strategy, innovation, and lean — are all founded on the ground-level, everyday application of Roger Martin’s Play-to-Win framework (strategy), IDEO/Stanford d school-originated design thinking (innovation), and Toyota-born systems thinking (lean). Designer, The Play-To-Win Canvas.

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