In episode five of Design Thinking Masterclass, we talk with Strategic Designer, Steve Brown. Steve shares his journey transitioning to design thinking from a customer contact background and how trusting in the process has allowed him to lead design thinking approaches to solve complex challenges for some of Australia's largest companies and disruptive startups. Steve shares his advice on navigating the process of design thinking from research through to implementation and winning executive support for the change.

Episode: 4

Topics: Case studies in Design Thinking, learning Design Thinking, leading design thinking, practicing design thinking, human centred design, hcd, winning executive support.

Guests: Steve Brown, Strategic Designer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austevebrown/

Host: Mike Stevenson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestevensonmba/

Produced by: The Healthy Organisation www.healthyorg.com.au

Find out more about the MBA Masterclass in Design Thinking:

https://healthyorg.com.au/home-page/learn/mba-masterclass-in-design-thinking/

Find out more about Deakin University's range of degree stackable Masterclasses:

https://www.deakin.edu.au/study/find-a-course/short-courses/stackable-short-courses

Recommendations:

Mural Templates - https://www.mural.co/templates

Miro Templates - https://miro.com/templates/

Dovetail for User research - https://dovetailapp.com

IDEOU - Designing Strategy - https://www.ideou.com/products/designing-strategy

Book - Non-bullshit innovation by David Rowan - https://www.booktopia.com.au/non-bullshit-innovation-david-rowan/book/9781787631199.html

Blog - Benedict Evans - https://www.ben-evans.com

Blog - Stratechery - https://stratechery.com

The Hustle - https://thehustle.co

Trends - https://trends.co

Volunteering with uni startup incubators like UTS Hatchery & Deakin Spark

https://spark.deakin.edu.au

In episode four of Design Thinking Masterclass, we talk with Douglas Ferguson, President of Voltage Control. Douglas talks about his journey to design thinking from a technology background and how design thinking extends beyond ideas and prototypes into changing cultures and delivering solutions. Outside of his work as a CTO, investor and Facilitator, Douglas is also co-author of the books 'How to Remix Anything' and 'Start Within'. His most recent book 'Beyond the Prototype' provides advice for how to move past the post-design sprint slump and realise your solution.

Episode: 4

Topics: Delivery and implementation of solutions generated through design thinking.

Guests: Douglas Ferguson, President of Voltage Control

Host: Mike Stevenson https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcs888/

Produced by: The Healthy Organisation www.healthyorg.com.au

Find out more about Deakin University MBA Masterclasses:

https://www.deakin.edu.au/business/study-opportunities/your-new-career-journey/mba-masterclasses

Recommendations:

'Power of Moments' (Book) by Chip & Dan Heath

'The Art of the Gathering: How we meet and why it matters' (Book) by Priya Parker

'Superhuman: Life at the extremes of mental and physical ability' (Book) by Rowan Hooper

'Beyond the Prototype: A roadmap for navigating the fuzzy area between ideas and outcomes' (Book) by Douglas Ferguson

'Start Within: How to Sell Your Idea, Overcome Roadblocks, and Love Your Job' (Book) by Karen Holst and Douglas Ferguson

'slide:ology: The Art and Science of Presentation Design' (Book) by Nancy Duarte

'Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change' (Book) by Greg Satell

In episode three of Design Thinking Masterclass we talk with Dan Levy, a design sprint facilitator and founder of More Space for Light, a consultancy based in Adelaide, Australia. Our discussion covers Dan's background in digital design, his approach to facilitating groups to get their best ideas forward and how to tackle prototyping productively.

Episode: 3

Topics: Facilitating Workshops and Prototyping

Guests: Dan Levy, More Space for Light

Host: Mike Stevenson

Produced by: The Healthy Organisation (https://www.healthyorg.com.au)

Find out more about Deakin University MBA Masterclasses:

https://www.deakin.edu.au/business/study-opportunities/your-new-career-journey/mba-masterclasses

Recommendations:

'Sprint: How To Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days' (Book) by Knapp, Zeratsky & Kowitz

'Squiggle Birds - Gamestorming' (website) Squiggle Birds Activity written by Dave Gray

'The Future of Now' (Events and Webinars) by Dan Levy/More Space For Light

'Draft no.4' (Book) by John McPhee

'A Pocket Guide: Effective Workshops' (eBook) by Alison Coward

'The Art of the Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters' (Book) by Priya Parker

'Planning to Win' (Book) by A.G. Lafley and Roger Martin