How to Think in Systems: Deirdre Cerminaro

We talk a lot about curiosity as a mindset. Scott Shigeoka lives it as a practice. Right now he’s driving a 25-foot purple van across the country, finding and documenting the stories of ordinary people making their communities better. He's not just curious about what's possible. ...  Show more

We're told more is always better—more options, more resources, more freedom. But David Epstein spent years looking at the science, and what he found challenges that assumption. Constraints don't just force creativity. According to the research, they often generate it.In this epis ...  Show more

Systems thinking is an approach to problem-solving that sees complex entities as a series of components with each part interacting with, and influencing, the rest.

The approach can be applied to managing organizations: the various divisions, units, and teams (the comp ...

Discover how design thinking, a human-centered approach, can fuel innovation and solve complex business problems. Learn real-world examples and applications. Find the full article on https://englishpluspodcast.com/design-thinking-the-key-to-solving-your-toughest-business-challeng ...  Show more

What is systems thinking and how can designers make use of it in their work? In her book Closing the loop, Sheryl Cababa lays out her answer and approach to this question. We talk to her and discuss some of the core definitions and concepts.  

For business leaders, the struggle between efficiency and innovation is constant. How do businesses meet their customers’ needs while also developing new and improved products and services? In the article “Why Design Thinking Works” from the September-October 2018 issue of Harvar ...  Show more