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It is no secret, we are big advocates of using workshops instead of meetings. But you don’t know the difference between a workshop and a meeting? Then let us introduce you to the transformative power of workshops and the positive...
A very common mistake is made when starting a new business, launching a new product, or improving an existing one. It is spending more time working on your plan in a vacuum, than testing it to meet your customer's needs....
You're probably already familiar with the whole concept of Design Thinking; a human-centered approach to creative problem-solving. Design Thinking can be very impactful for any company, but it only leads to true innovation if the vision is well executed....
An important part of business success is learning how to stay ahead of the curve. But you can't just simply innovate on command without having insight, clear objectives along with a repeatable framework to bring your new ideas to life....
In today's corporate world, one constant thing is change! It is the change that frequently occurs that brings about new development and processes, increased sales, or causes loss to businesses....
How can Design Thinking be applied in the workplace? How does it relate to product design? ...
Many people think that Design Thinking is about nerdy people moving around post-its on a wall. We can’t say whether being a nerd helps, but we know there’s more to it than that. Design Thinking, put very simply, is a...
If you’ve been in business long enough, you may have heard of that gold-plated, seemingly mind-blowing Latin coined term called ‘innovation’. Statistics by the board of innovation estimated that there are about 70,000 books and counting on innovation and over...
Design Sprints are a popular way to test and prototype ideas with a cross-functional team in just 4-5 days. But what if your team is spread out across the globe? Or what if some members are unable to travel? That's...
In today's rapidly changing world, do we always have to stick to the conventional methods of solving business problems? Is there a need to adopt new methods and learn new skills, or do we have these skills in us already? ...
There is a common misconception around Design Sprints, particularly as it's a relatively new term. So I want to get this out of the way and cleared up. Design Sprints are NOT just for designers. Although they were first initiated...
You may have heard of businesses that have adopted Design Sprints as an effective way to innovate and turn their agile culture around. And it's no secret that we also adopted this way of working, but why should you? ...
"Isn't that kind of Design Thinking?" They asked. And then: "How is it different to Agile?" When I talk about Design Sprints in my workshops or training sessions, at some point, the same questions come up:...
Design Sprints are a fast and effective process to solve critical business problems, answer questions through prototyping, and test ideas with customers. However, although the process itself is brilliant...
In my previous blog post, I spoke about the Design Sprint and how it can save your company time and money. I briefly outlined the steps involved, and I think it would be helpful to you to understand more about...
When designing a new product or solution, or modifying an existing one, it often takes months before a prototype is ready, and even years to bring a final product to market....