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Thanks to Cătălina M. for being on the show! Conversations about the human and workflow side of design systems are often really focused on how systems change how we work, but this conversation gets into how they change what we value. Check it out!

Listening to a podcast this morning, I heard a great quote by Tim Creasey, “If we design a technical change that nobody uses, we didn’t create any value [for our organization]. …How do we help our people engage, adopt, and use the solution?” I’ll add that implementation will be more successful with a thoughtful project scope, discovery, and design.

🎙 New Podcast Episode! 🎙 Cătălina M. shares her thoughts on empathy, collaboration, and the purpose of a design system with Chris Strahl on the latest episode of the Design Systems Podcast. Here are 3 key takeaways: 1️⃣ Reusability is Key: Successful design systems focus on creating reusable components that can be applied across multiple products, enhancing scalability and efficiency. 2️⃣ Collaboration is Essential: Early and consistent collaboration between design and development teams fosters better outcomes and prevents disconnects later in the process. 3️⃣ Empathy for Internal Users: Design systems aren’t just about external users—they’re also tools for making developers' and designers' lives easier by reducing friction and streamlining workflows. 🎧 Tune in to learn how reusability, collaboration, and empathy can transform your design systems and help you build better applications: https://lnkd.in/grRK_74B #DesignSystems #Collaboration #ProductDesign #Development #UXDesign #TechLeadership #DesignThinking

Here's the best description of design I’ve heard in a hot minute. Well, it's the one that I resonate with the most. But I do wonder if it’s a description of design at all? It’s by Kevin Richard who was talking a few months ago on the Experience Designed Podcast. Here it is in all its brilliance! “[Design is]Having a really deep understanding of a situation. And using that to design the way I will approach the issue. And adjusting in real time, all the time. You have a plan, but the plan is not the execution itself. It’s the kind of outcome or the vision you want to bring. And you're ready to change all the means, all the processes. All the stuff. All the language you use. In order to go in the right direction.” Boom! Love it. It’s how I’ve been working for more than a decade, which I alluded to in my post yesterday. But it's also like Kevin pulled the thoughts out of my head. It feels more like running around OODA loops than passing through a double-diamond. Yet I wonder how recognisable this description is to other designers. And whether it’s a meta-process many outside of design might also recognise? Or even claim as their own. What do you think? #designpractice #designprocess #innovation

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀? I shared on Melissa's Valuation Podcast that many professionals actually embrace it as part of collaboration. What's your experience? Have you reimagined your templates or processes recently? Let’s discuss! 👇 #ProfessionalGrowth #Collaboration #Innovation #ValuationExperts #ProcessImprovement

🎙️ New Episode Alert: The Org Design Podcast featuring Cynthia Elena Escamilla! 🚀 In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the world of organizational design with Cynthia from Elena Consulting, LLC, an experienced org design consultant and board member of Organization Design Forum Cynthia shares invaluable insights on: 🔍 Looking beyond surface-level issues to address true organizational challenges 🎯 Aligning organizational structure with strategic goals 🔄 The iterative nature of org design and planning for continuous change 🤖 The impact of AI and technology on future workforce roles Don't miss out on Cynthia's expert advice on creating healthy org design cultures and avoiding common pitfalls in reorganization efforts. Tune in now and gain actionable insights to transform your approach to organizational design! 🎧 Link to the show in comments. #OrgDesign #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork #AIinBusiness #OrganizationalChange Elena Consulting, LLC ⍙ Amy Springer Tim Brewer OrgDesign Podcast Organization Design Forum Cynthia Elena Escamilla

Understanding the user's needs is key to effective design. What's intuitive to one may not be so to another. Our design and developer team discuss how they navigate this complexity with empathy and thorough communication. Are you a designer or developer - how do you do this? Full podcast episode: t.ly/HyXZB Visit Liinks.co/vizworx to learn more about our projects! #UserCentricDesign #EmpathyInDesign #UXResearch

Dive into the depths of organizational transformation with our episode of "The Argument" podcast! Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/drN6bbB8 In this episode, host Paul Preiss joins forces with visionary program architect Stefano Bianchini to unravel the mysteries behind orchestrating monumental transformations within sprawling organizations. Together, they shed light on the pivotal role of program architects, navigating through complex projects with immense budgets and expectations. Tune in to discover: - The secrets behind the title of a program architect - Strategies for mediating between tech experts and corporate leaders - Insights on mastering the art of influencing pivotal executive decisions - War stories and lessons learned from battling imposter syndrome Join us as we explore the journey of a program architect and its profound impact on organizational evolution. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation! Listen now and unlock the keys to better architecture every day. #TheArgument #Architecture

Ditch the conference room, close your laptop, and go for a (Gemba) walk! In our recent podcast episode, Michael Daehne and Lynda Garcia SHRM-SCP talk about the importance of going where the action is happening - also known as a Gemba Walk - when leading major change initiatives. While Zoom calls, process flows, and whiteboarding sessions can be useful mechanisms for architecting new business processes and user experiences, there's simply no substitute for walking the walk alongside your frontline employees, interacting with customers, and seeing firsthand how value is created and where pain points stand in the way. Whether you're in the early stages of a transformation initiative or you've worked the same place for 30 years, we're confident you'll get value out of a Gemba walk: a new perspective, a renewed appreciation for the work your colleagues do, or maybe even an "aha!" moment that informs your corporate strategy. So, go for a walk (and listen to our podcast on the way)! #flexpoint #GembaWalk https://lnkd.in/gTCPNiHk