Session type:

Talk

Presented by:

Darci Dutcher

The Financial Times

Session time:

25 Sep 14:00 — 15:00

Session duration:

60 minutes

About the session

Delve into the transformative power of agile principles in shaping a design and research leadership team.

From fostering collaboration and adaptability to promoting iterative development and customer-centricity, agile principles provide a solid framework for building a high-performing and resilient design leadership team.

We'll explore real-world examples and practical strategies that demonstrate how agile principles can be integrated into the formation and evolution of a design leadership team.

Learn how to navigate the challenges of leadership in a rapidly evolving design landscape, empower your team to embrace change, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.

Participant takeaways:

  • Introduction to agile principles and their applicability in design leadership
  • Building a foundation of collaboration and communication within the team
  • Implementing iterative design processes for faster innovation and feedback loops
  • Enhancing customer-centricity through user feedback and user-centric design principles
  • Navigating challenges and overcoming resistance to change within the leadership team
  • Case studies and successes/failures from a large British heritage brand

Themes:

Leadership, Design, Agile Principles.

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