Navigating Design Influence

Designers often grapple with feelings of disenfranchisement, believing decisions are made without their input. It's essential to recognize that this sentiment is widespread across organizations. By identifying and connecting with influential individuals, designers can gain insights into decision-making processes and enhance their own agency within the team. A simple question can open doors to understanding and collaboration.

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- How should I handle a situation where my boss came into the organization from another organization and has no background in our organization’s culture, work processes, or policies? They are often frustrated with the state of affairs, and I’m constantly explaining why things are the way they are and that these issues are organizational problems. This results in them thinking that I’m not open to change or critical of their approach. This question is related to the episode The Power Of Possible - Kat Cole | The Knowledge Project 117 and the clip Leading Former Peers.

Navigating Design Influence

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Scott Berkun: Why Design is Hard

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