I could easily envision the desired outcome and how incredible the end result would be. However, once I began figuring out how to make it happen, I tended to back off as things suddenly became…
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Building Up or Tearing Down: Striking the Right Balance
A constructive approach focuses on nurturing and empowering people, teams, and organizations, even when mistakes are made. By adopting this approach, you can bring people along with you. On the other hand, a destructive approach…
The Art of Subtraction
Remarkable ideas emerge when we pare down to the essentials. It’s a natural inclination for people to go in the opposite direction: piling on bells and whistles, under the impression that users want them, perhaps…
A Snapshot in Time
A process is a snapshot in time. It’s what made the most sense to define how one completes their work, a project, or to effect change. It should not inhibit progress. Don’t be afraid to…
Solving Asymmetrical Problems
An asymmetrical problem is one that appears to be difficult or impossible to solve. This is often because the data or information necessary to solve the problem is not evenly distributed. For example, imagine trying…
Visible intelligence
Design is often seen as the application of creativity to solve problems. But while creativity is certainly an essential component of good design, it is not the only one. Effective design also requires a deep…