Five Powerful Strategies to Navigate Through Fragile Times

The current state of design is in flux marked by velocity and disruption. Design Maturity and Job market have been shaken, leaving many designers feeling uncertain about the future. How can we lead through these volatile times? What are the insights from those at the forefront of recruitment and leadership?

We need strategies that get us out of defense mode and beyond mere product delivery – positioning us as indispensable partners during times of transformation.

In this talk, we’ll dive into facts, figures and insights about the current state of design before exploring five powerful hacks to empower you to thrive in uncertain times: New Work Models & Hiring Strategies, Ops beyond Design, Interconnectivity, Rise of the Chief of Staff, and (Anticipatory) Destination Teams.