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“Dealing with Uncertainty and Ambiguity” workshop at UX India 2024

Post author By Itamar Medeiros
Post date October 1, 2024
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One of the core concepts I've tried to convey in the workshop was that opposite of uncertainty is not certainty; it’s clarity!

Is uncertainty your design kryptonite? In this workshop at UX India 2024, I reframed uncertainty and ambiguity as opportunities for innovation in the messy middle of the design process.

Tags Creative Process, Design Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Facilitation, Leadership, Problem Framing, Psychological Safety, Speaking at Events, Stakeholder Analysis and Management, Teamwork, Uncertainty and Ambiguity, Workshops

Design Strategy Talks & Workshops

Managing and Adapting to Change in Thought Leadership

Post author By Itamar Medeiros
Post date November 4, 2023
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In a rapidly evolving world, thought leaders are agile navigators, thriving amidst change and uncertainty (Photo by Julia Volk on Pexels.com)

For designers and strategists aspiring to become thought leaders, managing and adapting to change are not just desirable traits but a fundamental necessity.

Tags Collaboration, Design Skills, Design Strategy, Designer, Emotional Intelligence, Innovation, Problem Framing, Psychological Safety, Thought Leadership, Trend Watching, Uncertainty and Ambiguity, Visioneering

Design Strategy Talks & Workshops

Demonstrating Expertise and Credibility for Thought Leadership

Post author By Itamar Medeiros
Post date October 21, 2023
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Become a thought leader in design and strategy by showcasing expertise, building trust, and going above and beyond your job. Stay informed about industry trends and share your insights to make a lasting impact (Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels.com)

Become a thought leader in design and strategy by demonstrating expertise and staying up-to-date on industry trends to provide valuable insights and make a lasting impact.

Tags Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Design Skills, Design Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Inclusive Design, Innovation, Patrick Lencioni, Psychological Safety, Stakeholder Analysis and Management, Sustainable Design, Thought Leadership, Trend Watching, Trust Building

Design Strategy Project Management Talks & Workshops

Cultivating Emotional Intelligence for Thought Leadership

Post author By Itamar Medeiros
Post date October 17, 2023
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Learn about the pivotal role of emotional intelligence in thought leadership, how it amplifies one’s influence, foster collaboration, and unlock unparalleled creativity (Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com).

Designers and strategists should cultivate a combination of emotional intelligence skills and mindsets that set them apart as influential thought leaders.

Tags Conflict Resolution, Creativity, Decision Making, Design Review, Design Skills, Emotion, Emotional Intelligence, Ethics, Project Management, Psychological Safety, Shared Understanding, Stakeholder Analysis and Management, Thought Leadership, Uncertainty and Ambiguity, Visioneering

Design Strategy Talks & Workshops User Experience

Strategy, Feedback and Design Reviews

Post author By Itamar Medeiros
Post date February 15, 2022
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Influencing larger decisions that shape strategy starts with the smallest of decisions, including how to facilitate and incorporate feedback to designs to drive product vision forward (Photo by Ann H on Pexels.com)

Influencing larger decisions that shape strategy starts with facilitating the smallest decisions, including how to incorporate feedback into designs.