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I am thrilled to announce the release of my new book, "Psycho-Aesthetics 2.0 Revolutionary Design and Innovation - Unleashing Disruption with a Proven Methodology." This book is more than just a collection of insights—it's a deep dive into the transformative power of design and innovation, honed through my experiences over the past four decades. Over the years, I've seen firsthand how the Psycho-Aesthetics (P/A) methodology can guide teams not only to meet but exceed the expectations of their audiences. This book isn't just about winning awards or building portfolios—it's about improving lives and enhancing self-esteem through a deeper understanding of "self." Thank you to my team, our clients, and all who have joined us on this journey. Your trust and collaboration have been invaluable. For those ready to unlock the full potential of design in your work and to create solutions that resonate on a deep emotional level, I invite you to explore the powerful possibilities of Psycho-Aesthetics with this new book. Get your copy today, and let’s shape the future together! #PsychoAesthetics #Innovation #DesignThinking #NewRelease #BookLaunch #innovation #design #humancentered

Einstein once said "If I had an hour to solve a problem, I'd spend the first 55 minutes making sure I understood the problem well enough." Research shows that companies devote too little effort to examining problems before trying to solve them and by jumping immediately into problem-solving, teams limit their ability to design innovative solutions. Companies should spend more time up front on problem-framing, a process for understanding and defining a problem similar to looking through various camera lenses while adjusting your angle, aperture, and focus. A wide-angle lens gives you a different view to the telephoto lens, and shifting your angle and depth of focus yields distinct images. Effective problem-framing is similar: Looking at a problem from a variety of perspectives helps you uncover new insights and generate fresh ideas. #problemframing #decisionmaking #problemsolving #strategy

Appreciate David's reflection on the 'reframing problems' HBR article. As David rightfully points out: "Companies should spend more time up front on problem-framing, a process for understanding and defining a problem similar to looking through various camera lenses while adjusting your angle, aperture, and focus." Much of this is about resources and focus. Certainly much of it is strategy. But what ultimately fascinates me is how all of that is directly connected to culture surrounding the very people who have to reframe the problems they seek to solve.

Research shows that companies devote too little effort to examining problems before trying to solve them. By jumping immediately into problem-solving, teams limit their ability to design innovative solutions. The authors recommend that companies spend more time up front on problem-framing, a process for understanding and defining a problem. Exploring different frames is like looking at a scene through various camera lenses while adjusting your angle, aperture, and focus.  #reframing #emotionalintelligence #selfawareness #leadershipskills #growthmindset #selfleadership

Research shows that companies devote too little effort to examining problems before trying to solve them. By jumping immediately into problem-solving, teams limit their ability to design innovative solutions. The authors recommend that companies spend more time up front on problem-framing, a process for understanding and defining a problem. Exploring different frames is like looking at a scene through various camera lenses while adjusting your angle, aperture, and focus. A wide-angle lens gives you a very different photo from that taken with a telephoto lens, and shifting your angle and depth of focus yields distinct images. Effective problem-framing is similar: Looking at a problem from a variety of perspectives helps you uncover new insights and generate fresh ideas. This article introduces a five-phase approach to problem-framing: In the expand phase, the team identifies all aspects of a problem; in examine, it dives into root causes; in empathize, it considers key stakeholders’ perspectives; in elevate, it puts the problem into a broader context; and in envision, it creates a road map toward the desired outcome. #DecisionMaking #ProblemSolving

So can we teach creativity?

💡 Innovative Minds Quote of the Day: "Technology, like art, is a soaring exercise of the human imagination." — Daniel Bell. How do you use your creativity to solve problems with technology at work? #Innovation #CreativityInTech #QuoteOfTheDay #TechnologyLeaders

  Research shows that companies devote too little effort to examining #problems before trying to solve them. By jumping immediately into problem-solving, teams limit their ability to design innovative #solutions. Julia Binder and Michael Watkins recommend that companies spend more time up front on problem-framing, a process for understanding and defining a problem. Exploring different frames is like looking at a scene through various camera lenses while adjusting your angle, aperture, and focus. A wide-angle lens gives you a very different photo from that taken with a telephoto lens, and shifting your angle and depth of focus yields distinct images. Effective problem-framing is similar: Looking at a problem from a variety of perspectives helps you uncover new insights and generate fresh ideas. This article introduces a five-phase approach to problem-framing: In the expand phase, the team identifies all aspects of a problem; in examine, it dives into root causes; in empathize, it considers key stakeholders’ perspectives; in elevate, it puts the problem into a broader context; and in envision, it creates a road map toward the desired outcome. #problemsolving #decisionmaking

🤔 Ever wondered how your team can consistently achieve groundbreaking innovation? 🚀 Explore the power of Morphological Analysis (MA) in our latest article of the Unlocking Creativity Series! 🌟 Uncover the secrets to structured brainstorming and creative problem-solving. Ready to elevate your team's ingenuity? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ecUTJcSD #TeamInnovation #UnlockingCreativity #MorphologicalAnalysis #InnovationJourney

Make it simple. Then solve it! This article shows how creating a few basic constraints make it easier to tackle big problems – and spark creativity and innovation.