Design thinking in New Zealand: a practitioner’s guide

Design thinking is one of the most widely adopted innovation approaches in New Zealand today. It is used in government agencies, hospitals, universities, and commercial teams across New Zealand. And in the right hands, in the right conditions, it is genuinely powerful. But after a decade working with more than 350 leaders and teams across the NZ public sector, healthcare, agriculture, and commercial sectors, I have reached a clear conclusion: typical design thinking is a brilliant starting point. On its own, it is rarely enough.

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How to Improve Project Outcomes by 30%

Did someone forward this to you? Click here to join 31,879 receiving weekly tips via email and social. How to Improve Project Outcomes by 30% Read time: 3 minutes Welcome to Future-state Thinking, my weekly newsletter where I give actionable content, insights and tools for business and personal growth from my experience as an innovator and entrepreneur. If you’re looking for my Cheat Sheets and Infographic PDFs, the vault is at the bottom of this email! Hi Reader, “By failing to prepare, you…

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How to Make Change Less Painful

Did someone forward this to you? Click here to join 31,879 receiving weekly tips via email and social. How to Make Change Less Painful Read time: 3 minutes Welcome to Future-state Thinking, my weekly newsletter where I give actionable content, insights and tools for business and personal growth from my experience as an innovator and entrepreneur. If you’re looking for my Cheat Sheets and Infographic PDFs, the vault is at the bottom of this email! Hi Reader, “To change a stuck system you need…

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Are You Solving the Right Problem – Or Just the Most Obvious One?

Did someone forward this to you? Click here to join 34,751+ receiving weekly tips via email and social. Are You Solving the Right Problem – Or Just the Most Obvious One? Read time: 5 minutes Welcome to Future-state Thinking, my weekly newsletter where I give actionable content, insights and tools for business and personal growth from my experience as an innovator and entrepreneur. If you’re looking for my Cheat Sheets and Infographic PDFs, the vault is at the bottom of this email! Hi Reader,…

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How to Use Backcasting to Shape Your Strategy and Drive Change

Did someone forward this to you? Click here to join 31,879 receiving weekly tips via email and social. How to Use Backcasting to Shape Your Strategy and Drive Change Read Time: 4 minutes Welcome to Future-state Thinking, my weekly newsletter where I give actionable content, insights and tools for business and personal growth from my experience as an innovator and entrepreneur. If you’re looking for my Cheat Sheets and Infographic PDFs, the vault is at the bottom of this email! Hi Reader,…

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Human Intelligence and Artificial Stupidity… and Vice Versa

Did someone forward this to you? Click here to join 31,879 receiving weekly tips via email and social. Human Intelligence and Artificial Stupidity… and Vice Versa Read time: 4.75 minutes Welcome to Future-state Thinking, my weekly newsletter where I give actionable content, insights and tools for business and personal growth from my experience as an innovator and entrepreneur. If you’re looking for my Cheat Sheets and Infographic PDFs, the vault is at the bottom of this email! First, a word…

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How Busy People Can Make Time for Innovation

Did someone forward this to you? Click here to join 31,879 receiving weekly tips via email and social. How Busy People Can Make Time for Innovation Read time: 3 minutes Welcome to Future-state Thinking, my weekly newsletter where I give actionable content, insights and tools for business and personal growth from my experience as an innovator and entrepreneur. If you’re looking for my Cheat Sheets and Infographic PDFs, the vault is at the bottom of this email! Hi Reader, More than ever, people…

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Ultimate Guide to Customer Interviews: Lessons From 5 years+ of Field Research

Did someone forward this to you? Click here to join 33,189 receiving weekly tips via email and social. Ultimate Guide to Customer Interviews: Lessons From 5 years+ of Field Research Read time: 4.5 minutes Welcome to Future-state Thinking, my weekly newsletter where I give actionable content, insights and tools for business and personal growth from my experience as an innovator and entrepreneur. If you’re looking for my Cheat Sheets and Infographic PDFs, the vault is at the bottom of this…

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[Classic] The 3 Essential Mindsets of Innovation

Did someone forward this to you? Click here to join 33,189 receiving weekly tips via email and social. The 3 Essential Mindsets of Innovation Read time: 3.75 minutes Welcome to Future-state Thinking, my weekly newsletter where I give actionable content, insights and tools for business and personal growth from my experience as an innovator and entrepreneur. If you’re looking for my Cheat Sheets and Infographic PDFs, the vault is at the bottom of this email! Hi Reader, It’s been 14 years since…

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Creating Space to Think: Unlocking Curiosity, Creativity and Clarity

Did someone forward this to you? Click here to join 33,189 receiving weekly tips via email and social. Creating Space to Think: Unlocking Curiosity, Creativity and Clarity Read time: 4.25 minutes Welcome back to Future-State Thinking. Today, we’re diving into a crucial element of leadership and innovation that often gets overlooked: creating space to think. In a world that constantly demands action, carving out time for deep thinking is not just beneficial – it’s essential for innovation and…

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