strategy
Stuck on a problem you can’t solve? Go bigger. Expand it. Make it giant. Do not try to contain it, or simplify it, or reduce it. Make it so large that you can begin to see a new pattern. Solve the larger problem and the smaller one will get solved along the way.
Steve Jobs' presentation method: using analog planning, whiteboarding, and a simple three-point structure for maximum impact.
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And the first thing he did was that he planned his presentations in analog. He would use pen and paper before opening Keynote and using any kind of software, and he loved drawing out his thinking on the whiteboard.
In fact, I was telling my friend Rick Gerson about this book as I was reading it. And something that pops up in this book, popped up
... See moreA designer’s first job is to articulate the tangible value we bring to every situation. It’s not the clients’ job to try to guess it.
Attached are the most common questions I find myself asking in ~every product/feature review meeting.
Hopefully one or two make their way into your repertoire. (link in next post) https://t.co/ir0d3yQD57
Some researchers suggest that 50% of those in the workforce lack a sense of meaning and purpose. If we want to find deeper meaning, within our lives and our work, in this busy modern age, how can we ensure that that our lives and work are as fulfilling as possible?
With any kind of creative work you start disabling as much as possible and narrow it down only to the necessary tools you need, and from there start making the work. That’s what I believe makes you super creative.
ILENIA MARTINI • Scandinavian MIND | The founder of Teenage Engineering opens up to his creative space
“Tell them what you’re going to tell them, tell them, then tell them what you told them.” Clear, straightforward repetition helps ensure that nothing gets lost in translation, especially in remote or written communication.
The goal is to make the complicated simple — not the other way around. The best ideas are often expressed as simple ideas. They’ll have power because they’ll feel inevitable.
I struggle with this bc I love unravelling complexity into its component threads. But must learn to weave them back together again in a way that feels inevitable and true
Remember why you’re there: Your role as a facilitator is to foster an inclusive, positive space for meaningful, productive discussions. This means actively guiding the group through the discussions and remaining neutral. Your main focus should be managing people’s energy and ensuring everyone has a voice.
Make space for everyone: As a facilitator, I... See more
Make space for everyone: As a facilitator, I... See more