Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

OCTOBER 15, 2022

In this edition, we speak with Adora Nwodo , Software Engineer at Microsoft. Adora is a Software Engineer currently building Mixed Reality on the Cloud at Microsoft. Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise AN: I am a Software Engineer currently building Mixed Reality on the Cloud.

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Tullio Siragusa

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Beyond the Daily Grind: How Design Thinking Can Illuminate Your Life’s Purpose In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the routine, to lose sight of what truly matters to us, and to wonder if there’s more to life than the daily grind. This is where the concept of “purpose” comes into play.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As you saw from our SpaceX example, no matter how big or ambitious your project is, you can always break it down into smaller components that can actually create value for customers already on your way towards that ultimate goal. Speed by design. The key is to design your processes with speed in mind from the get-go.

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Tullio Siragusa

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Consulting and Professional Services Firms This includes companies that provide planning, design, and implementation services for smart cities. Financial Institutions This includes banks, investment companies, and venture capital firms that provide funding for smart city projects.

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Tullio Siragusa

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Design Thinking for Collaboration: A COOs’ Guide to Cross-Functional Teams Innovation. Design Thinking is a problem-solving approach that involves understanding the needs and perspectives of users, prototyping, and testing potential solutions, and iterating until the best solution is found. .

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 18, 2022

The Tech Backstage Podcast is a live streamed video podcast that goes behind the scenes with today’s leaders of industry to learn what technologies are solving business problems, and how Design Thinking applied to the future of technology is impacting the world. Optomechanical Engineering. They also take designs from optical engineers.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Companies should invest in design thinking, ethnographic research and other human-centric innovation methods. Use design thinking approaches to empathize with customers and question assumptions. Set up internal incubators for passion projects. Enable people by design, not as an afterthought.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Give employees the autonomy to choose projects that align with their passions and strengths. Awareness is the first step toward change. Foster Collaborative Environments : Encourage teams to self-organize and collaborate. Prioritize Human Needs : Shift the focus from compliance to fulfillment.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whether it’s a new project, a shift in leadership, or an overhaul of processes, change can be both exciting and challenging. It also means being flexible and willing to adjust your approach as needed to meet the changing needs of the team or project. Communicate Effectively Communication is key during times of change.

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Tullio Siragusa

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Design Thinking: Sculpting Business Personality A business’s personality is like an iceberg. By integrating Design Thinking, businesses can ensure that their personality isn’t just authentic but also resonates powerfully with their audience. Are you clear about the personality you’re projecting?

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Design Thinking in Education: Shaping Creative Minds for the Future In a world characterized by rapid changes and complex challenges, the traditional education model, which primarily focuses on the dissemination of knowledge, is increasingly proving to be insufficient.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 23, 2023

Additionally, fractional CxOs are often more flexible in terms of their availability and can be brought on for specific projects or initiatives as needed, giving portfolio companies the ability to scale their executive team as their business grows. Click Here Blog Subscrition Here Email*

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The Largest Agency Market North America Market size : The advertising market in North America was valued at over $200 billion in 2020, with a projected growth rate of 2–3% in the coming years. Competition: The advertising and communications industry in North America is highly competitive, with many players vying for market share.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 13, 2023

Leaders can encourage their teams to volunteer their time and resources to support local charities and community projects. For example, imagine a sales team that sells products that are designed to improve people’s health and well-being. This not only helps the community but also fosters a sense of pride and purpose within the team.

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Open Innovation EU

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Collaborative Innovation is a branche within Open Innovation that studies the effect of temporary Open Innovation-projects with a single goal in mind, such as the creation of a new product or the development of a new service. Route 10: Co-design. It has become a main topic of research within design thinking.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

For example, imagine you’re leading a team meeting and one of the team members has a concern about a project. For example, imagine that two team members have a disagreement about how to handle a project. Keep in mind that a solution that benefits everyone is often not the same as a solution that benefits one person or group.

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Tullio Siragusa

APRIL 10, 2023

Collaboration platforms like Slack or Asana allow for real-time communication and project management. To effectively manage freelancers and integrate them into their operations, businesses can utilize freelance management platforms like Upwork or Fiverr that streamline hiring, project management, and payments.

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IM Insights

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

He introduces Estimatic, his latest venture, software designed to model uncertain projects and ideas. 05:23] Peter’s Background Peter’s background as a software engineer. Peter’s experience working on web development and e-commerce projects. [16:15] His journey into the startup world.

Learning 52

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Cognitive accessibility isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a recognition that we all process information differently, and tools and systems should be designed to support that diversity. Her emphasis on “cognitive accessibility” is an important concept for business leaders to grasp.

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Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

These are questions we at Qmarkets were forced to address when designing our platform. It doesn’t matter if you run Innovation Management or general Idea Management projects for process improvement or cost reduction purposes, or even if you practice Internal IM or external Crowdsourcing for customers' engagement.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

These are questions we at Qmarkets were forced to address when designing our platform. It doesn’t matter if you run Innovation Management or general Idea Management projects for process improvement or cost reduction purposes, or even if you practice Internal IM or external Crowdsourcing for customers' engagement.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 3, 2023

They were struggling with project management, causing delays and cost overruns. After implementing our software, they saw a 35% decrease in project delays and saved significant costs in the long run.” Our scheduling tool was designed to eliminate this chaos. This will make the story more meaningful and relevant to them.

Software Review 62

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 2, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll walk through key steps that a sales leader should take to establish sales in a new market, including conducting market research, designing a sales plan, building the right sales team, and establishing key partnerships. It requires a strategic approach and a deep understanding of the target market to be successful.

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Inceodia

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

I started my career as a software engineer in the ’90’s when waterfall was our go-to project method. We established an end goal for a project, typically 18+ months in the future, and set milestones along the way that served as the “falls” for tested code. Iterative Learning Through Human Centered Innovation.

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Leanstack

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

That’s when he told me that he also had a flight simulator in his living room — one he had built himself as a fun side project. Over the next year and a half, I have watched Fabi turn his passion side project from an invention into an innovation — one that is starting to get real traction.

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Tullio Siragusa

APRIL 15, 2024

Fractional executives are seasoned professionals who offer their expertise to multiple organizations on a part-time or project basis, allowing businesses to access high-level skills without the full-time expense.

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Tullio Siragusa

MAY 29, 2023

Recently, Tullio Siragusa conducted an enlightening discussion with Diana Deca, the co-founder of Nü Robotic AI, about their project, MetaPilot. MetaPilot: A Metaverse Project by Nü Robotic AI Diana shared that MetaPilot is a highly ambitious gaming platform and research project that aims to create a truly immersive metaverse.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 6, 2012

The team determines the scope of the work, develops a project plan and promises a set of features by a specific date. And with this set of features and project plan the waterfall cycle begins again. It's not that the project sponsor chose an inadequate feature set or that the system's user experience was poor.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 20, 2023

Ultimately, this can cost clients more to fix things and get the project back on track, quickly causing the elusive deep discount to evaporate. Moreover, it’s crucial to consider technical talent turnover rates when choosing an offshore software development service provider. Blog Subscrition Here Email*

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It can be a good idea for startups to consider hiring fractional executives, or executives who work on a part-time or project basis, rather than hiring full-time employees. A fractional Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) is a senior executive who is hired on a part-time or project basis to help a company improve its revenue generation.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 25, 2024

Encourage Product Longevity and Reusability: Design products for durability, repairability, and recyclability. Strategies: Lead with Conviction: Demonstrate the long-term benefits of circular models through pilot projects and success stories.

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Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 19, 2023

This blog is designed to encourage exploring the critical aspects that leaders should consider when their team’s performance does not meet the set targets: the realism of goals, planning for unpredictability, timing, and the quality of questions asked. When goals aren’t met, it’s a signal to leaders to reassess.

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Tullio Siragusa

MAY 8, 2023

This can help researchers optimize trial design, reduce the number of required participants, and ultimately speed up the development of new drugs. This can make it more feasible for smaller companies and academic institutions to pursue drug discovery projects.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Gauge the Learning Opportunity  —  Tip: Allow errors that result in significant learning, especially when risks are low.  — E xample: If an employee chooses an inefficient method that doesn’t jeopardize the larger project, it can be a valuable lesson in efficiency for the future.

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Tullio Siragusa

MAY 27, 2024

Volunteer for a cause, start a passion project, or connect with others who inspire you. Purpose doesnt appear out of thin air; it reveals itself as you work toward something meaningful. Take small steps to explore your interests. Each step, no matter how small, brings clarity.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 1, 2024

Commit to a Daily Productivity Habit Whether its writing, exercising, learning a new skill, or working on a side project, set a goal to do something productive every day. Instead of watching five hours of YouTube, use that time to create something, even if its just journaling or brainstorming ideas.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2012

For those in some roles — software engineers, for example — the core activity doesn't change: they continue to write the code. In my last post , the comment thread was filled with project managers and systems and business analysts challenging the validity of increased team agility. We were the "designers."

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