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Impact Signal Blog: “Embracing Diversity of Perspectives”
January 19, 2021
Everton Lewis
“After the event, I started to think more about the panel and specifically one question that was asked by the moderator Amy Sullivan, “What is a core value of design that informs your approach to leadership and why is it important?”
A simple question that forced me to sort through a variety of ideas and learnings of the past.”
Censemaking Blog: “Design Thinking: From Cognition to Craft”
November 27, 2020
Cameron D. Norman
“Speaking at the recent Business Design Exchange (BDX) 2020 event at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, designers Bruce Mau, John S. Couch, Dr. Angèle Beausoliel, and Clay Chandler spoke to the state of design in business. In that conversation, the topic of design thinking came up, which elicited some discussion of how many corporate leaders get excited about the idea of design, yet have a difficult time maintaining it as part of their culture.
IEDP Developing Leaders Blog: “The Power of Design in Business”
November 24, 2020
Author Unknown
“To some extent the conference was preaching, if not to the converted, by the converted. However, the core message that design should be the watchword for organizational renewal and sustainability, when so many companies are preoccupied with survival and maintaining performance, is a critical one for all business leaders.”
Creative Rebellion Essays: “Creativity, Inspiration, and Design”
November 22, 2020
John S. Couch
“We covered a lot of ground during our conversation and I found myself quite inspired as well, in spite of being groggy from lack of sleep. We spoke about how to deal with uncertainty, something we are all struggling with.”
Rotman Press Release: “New Business Design Initiative Debuts with a Conference for Global Business Leaders”
November 19, 2020
Ken McGuffin
“Business Design Xchange (BDX), features an all-star line up of business and design leaders who will examine how successful companies use design as a catalyst for corporate innovation.”