Agile Design Methods

How to Get the Design Flywheel Spinning?

1/23/2018 1 Comment Good design conversations don't happen by accident.They are started and sustained by capturing ideas in the moment and in a way that people can perceive.Here are some ideas to help you lead the design conversation and to capture the learning and discovery that occurs in a collaborative meeting.

How to Set the Environment for Creative Collaboration?

1/21/2018 2 Comments ​Getting people to collaborate creatively in meetings is easier and more effective when it is done in a pleasurable, fun and trusting environment.​I know from experience how hard this can be.So here are a few tips for leading a creative, collaborative meeting...

How To Create a Problem Statement?

Here is an effective way to create a statement that expresses an understanding of the context and the problem so that it informs and influences solution designers and architects.

How To Create an Ideal Solution Statement?

A common pitfall when designing a solution is rushing too quickly into describing how providers should implement the solution. A way to avoid that pitfall is to describe the solution's effect on the person instead of explaining how to solve the problem.

What To Listen For?

Be prepared for the moment in advance by having your co-facilitor serve as a scribe, recording the person’s name on a single sheet of paper or in a note-taking tool like Evernote.Then your scribe should listen for and record any of the following items that the person mentions:​NounsTheir nameTheir organizational role nameWorkproducts (things they or their organization produce or services they deliver)Collaborators.