Design Thinking
Design Thinking is a powerful framework that takes a human-centered approach to solving complex problems. Companies like Apple, Pepsi, Nike, AirBnb, SAP & Intuit have attributed some of their success to Design Thinking.
Having a mindset of being open, flexible and curious is a great start point, and Empathy, Problem Solving, Creativity, and Persistence are all skills that support design thinking.
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Content Library: Design Thinking
A flexible, 8-week online course providing a design foundation in responsive web design, user interfaces and branding
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Whenever we make a mistake, we're faced with a choice: we can choose not to admit that something is wrong, which may doom us to repeat the same mistake in the future; we can inadvertently ignore the fact that we did something wrong; or we can figure out why we made the mistake and change our behavior so that we don't repeat it.
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The world of e-Commerce brings new opportunities and challenges for your business. It helps you sell to more consumers all over the world, with more products and services. You can be open to online shoppers 24-7, 365 days a year. But, factor in high levels of competition. And, factor in set-up and integration with key systems like digital marketing, supply chain, IT and customer service.
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Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy, stirring excitement, spreading knowledge, and promoting a shared dream.
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A mind map to help teachers design experiences that encourage learners to take risks
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Numerous studies have supported the benefits of active learning in regard to its impact on teaching and student learning. But what does it look like in practice?
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There are certain skills you can work on or acquire that will help you in your journey to becoming an effective facilitator.
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Instruction needs to consider the content and processes to be addressed, the strengths, needs, and interests of students, the Common Essential Learnings that could be incorporated, and the most effective instructional approaches.
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Instructional strategies are the techniques instructors use to deliver training. They can be used in a variety of formats and scenarios.
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Practitioners create a space for the people they are helping, and let them bring the content (rather than a teacher or mentor whose job it is to impart education and information). An impartial stance means being in a place of non-judgement, of holding a space of psychological safety, and maintaining an equal voice to all those taking part.
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How systems thinking can be used in program evaluation to maximize program effectiveness.
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There are many things in life that are outside of your control, but how you spend your time is not one of them. Using your hours to work toward the outcomes you value the most will help to not only bring you success, but will also sustain that feeling of fulfillment that comes from accomplishing your goals. The first step toward learning how to improve time management is realizing that it’s a mental game that anyone can master.
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Selecting a technology vendor is probably one of the most important tasks that an IT leader will undertake. It can be a complicated and emotional process if the organization lacks the right team of people who have the knowledge and expertise to undergo a successful selection process.
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