The books included on this list will give you both a broad overview of design leadership and detailed examples of design leaders in action. The future is bright for people that can turn insight into…
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Resource allocation is about making effective choices.
Photo by PepeLaguarda/iStock / Getty Images As a road cyclist, I’ve ridden in a wide variety of conditions over the years: hot, humid weather, below freezing, during rain, and while snowing. I have spent time…
5 videos on the concept of design leadership.
What is a design leader? They serve to break new ground for their organizations. Design leaders find the way through an uncertain or constantly shifting cultural, economic, political, or social landscape. These leaders can take their organizations in…
Business can be rational and irrational
Business is rational at the micro or transactional level; and irrational at the macro or strategic level. The individual decisions at the transactional level are binary in nature. Something is sold or not. A decision…
We name something because we want to define it.
The act of creating a title for an action, person, or process is an attempt to categorize or define it. If something is named, then it can be measured or even contained. People should be…
Read Joseph Campbell and watch Akira Kurosawa to gain a deeper understanding of the origins of Star Wars
The Star Wars films have captured the imagination of multiple generations of fans over the years. The stark contrast of good vs. evil, man vs. machine, and natural vs. unnatural in the story has enabled…