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What does design in the real world look like? How does design thinking manifest in the objects you use in everyday life? You might not realize it, but you interact with design in the real world every day. Everything from doorknobs to your smartphone has been designed. Read more about design in the real world and how it works.
Are you trying to build a culture of candor in your organization? Do you need Radical Candor resources to help you with the feedback process? A culture of radical candor includes giving and receiving direct and helpful feedback. These Radical Candor resources will show how to start the process by asking for feedback. Keep reading for some Radical Candor resources on requesting feedback.
What is quiet listening and how is it different from loud listening? How does listening effectively help you to become a better manager? Quiet listening is using your silence to create a space in the conversation for others. Loud listening is saying things that encourage people to speak up or push back. Keep reading for more about loud and quiet listening styles and how to use them.
What are personal and social competence in the context of emotional intelligence? How do they come together to make up the EQ construct? In Emotional Intelligence 2.0, personal and social competence are the umbrella terms for the four dimensions of the EQ construct. Personal competence encompasses self-awareness and self-management. Social competence is composed of social awareness and relationship management. Keep reading for more about personal and social competence.
What are common coins? What can they tell us about how people perceive information? We use common coins in everyday life. Yet, most people don’t know what’s actually on the coin. We recognize them by simple, fast methods like size and weight, rather than looking at images, codes, or patterns. Read more about head knowledge versus knowledge of the world using the example of common coins.
What is the Pixar Braintrust? How does the Pixar Braintrust support open communication and solicit good ideas? The Pixar Braintrust was created by Ed Catmull. During these meetings, Pixar team members who aren’t directly involved in a particular project gather to watch material and provide feedback. Read more the Pixar Braintrust, how it worked, and what made it successful.
Are there bad designs in everyday life? When are bad designs actually helpful? There are many bad designs in everyday life. There are also “bad designs” that are actually good, because they serve a specific purpose. Read more about bad designs in everyday life, and how they may actually be useful.
What is the Radical Candor model for giving feedback to your employees? How do you offer guidance that is helpful and empathetic? In Radical Candor by Kim Scott, a culture of candor starts with asking for feedback before giving it. Once you’re ready to start giving feedback, you can use this Radical Candor model. Keep reading for the Radical Candor model for giving feedback.
What can faucet design tell us about design thinking? What kinds of faucets are out there? Faucet design is part of our everyday life, and it can be frustrating to encounter a faucet that doesn’t work. There are many effective faucet designs, which also shows how varied effective design can be. Read more about faucet design and what it can tell us about design overall.
What is the illusion of transparency? How does it affect our interactions with people, in particular, strangers? The illusion of transparency is an assumption that people project their true self through their outward behavior and demeanor. However, people are far from transparent, which can make us misinterpret others’ intentions and fall prey to deceit, especially with strangers. Keep reading for more about the illusion of transparency.