For designers and strategists aspiring to become thought leaders, managing and adapting to change are not just desirable traits but a fundamental necessity.
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For designers and strategists aspiring to become thought leaders, managing and adapting to change are not just desirable traits but a fundamental necessity.
Innovative thinking and idea generation help designers and strategists bridge uncertainty and vision. Let’s review the necessary skills for this process.
Designers and strategists should cultivate a combination of emotional intelligence skills and mindsets that set them apart as influential thought leaders.
Let’s explore how designers can deal with Uncertainty and Ambiguity, while using tools to help them tackle complex problems more effectively.
Influencing larger decisions that shape strategy starts with facilitating the smallest decisions, including how to incorporate feedback into designs.
There are some Project Management skills that will prove invaluable for the effectiveness of design strategists.