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DesignThinkers Group

Global representation in +25 countries, Design Thinking & Agile Expert Coaches. Empowering Teams Through (Online) Tailored Design Sprints.

Enabling Digital Transformation. Enhancing Human-Centered Mindset. Our mission is to empower teams & professionals to be inspired and challenged, to ‘learn-by-doing’ and strengthen their ability for creative problem solving to kick-start bold innovation and drive positive change. Let's connect on www.designthinkersgroup.com

31/08/2026

How the Best Leaders Shape Conversations

Great leadership is not just about making the right decisions, but also about creating the conditions for better conversations. This article by Harvard Business Review explores how purposeful dialogue can help teams align faster, strengthen relationships, surface important perspectives, and turn meetings into meaningful opportunities for collaboration.

Effective leaders practice “conversational stewardship” by focusing on three elements: goals, roles, and soul. Clear goals give conversations direction and define what success should look like. Clear roles help everyone understand how they can contribute and who is responsible for facilitating or making decisions. And protecting the “soul” of a conversation means cultivating trust and psychological safety, so people feel comfortable questioning assumptions, raising concerns, and sharing perspectives that might otherwise remain unheard.

The quality of a team’s conversations can shape everything that follows, from stronger decisions to deeper trust and more effective collaboration. By giving greater attention to how conversations are structured and experienced, leaders can create the space for people and ideas to move forward together.

Read the full article here: https://hbr.org/2026/08/how-the-best-leaders-shape-conversations

30/08/2026

This week’s book recommendation is ‘Dare to Think Differently: How Open-Mindedness Creates Exceptional Decision-Making’ by Gerald Zaltman.

What if better decision-making starts with questioning what we think we already know? 'Dare to Think Differently' explores how curiosity, open-mindedness, and even our unconscious thoughts can shape the choices we make. Drawing on neuroscience, scientific research, and conversations with senior leaders around the world, the book introduces practical techniques such as “befriending your ignorance,” “serious play,” and “panoramic thinking” to help readers challenge assumptions, uncover blind spots, and approach complex problems from new angles.

In this book, the author argues that exceptional thinkers are not simply those with the most knowledge, but those willing to examine their own thinking more closely. By making room for uncertainty, asking better questions, and exploring perspectives beyond the obvious, leaders can open themselves to more creative and effective decisions. One idea worth carrying forward: when the path feels unclear, curiosity can be just as valuable as certainty.

Happy reading!

24/08/2026

How to Set Strategy When the Path Is Unclear

When markets shift quickly and familiar assumptions no longer hold, setting a clear direction can feel increasingly difficult. Harvard Business Review explores how leaders can navigate uncertainty by grounding strategy in what matters most, staying open to new signals, and creating enough flexibility to adapt as conditions change.

According to Harvard Business Review, strong strategy in uncertain environments starts with clarity around your organization’s core: whether that is its mission, customers, capabilities, or the problems it is uniquely positioned to solve. Leaders can strengthen that direction by challenging assumptions, making priorities explicit, watching for meaningful signals, and turning strategy into continuous action rather than a fixed annual plan. The goal is to create enough focus to guide decisions, while keeping enough flexibility to respond when the path changes.

Read the full article here: https://hbr.org/2026/07/our-favorite-management-tips-on-setting-strategy-when-the-path-is-unclear

23/08/2026

This week’s book recommendation is ‘AI for Good: How Real People Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Fix Things That Matter’ by Josh Tyrangiel.

‘AI for Good’ offers a grounded look at how artificial intelligence is already being used to solve practical problems in the real world. Rather than focusing on dramatic predictions about AI’s future, the book highlights everyday people applying the technology in thoughtful, useful ways. Through stories such as the use of AI to help coordinate the distribution of Covid vaccines, it shows how the technology can support people in making sense of complex information, improving systems, and getting important work done.

In this book, Tyrangiel argues that AI’s value is often found not in replacing people, but in helping them work more effectively on problems that matter. The focus stays on human judgment, practical action, and the people who decide how the technology is used. The broader message is a hopeful one: meaningful progress can come from approaching AI as a tool for solving real challenges rather than as an end in itself.

Happy reading!

17/08/2026

Don’t Let AI Flatten Your Leadership Style

AI can help leaders communicate faster, organize ideas, and refine their messages, but efficiency can come at a cost when it begins to smooth away the qualities that make a leader’s voice distinctive. As AI becomes part of everyday work, maintaining authenticity, judgment, and a recognizable personal style becomes increasingly important.

According to Harvard Business Review, leaders can use AI to sharpen their thinking, clarify complex ideas, explore different ways to communicate, and adapt messages for different audiences. The greatest value comes from using AI to strengthen your own perspective and make your communication more intentional. It can support clearer, more effective leadership communication - but the key is not to rely on it so heavily that your own judgment, experience, and voice fade into the background.

The takeaway? AI can be a powerful leadership tool when used with intention. The most effective approach is to let it support your thinking and communication while keeping your perspective, authenticity, and decision-making at the centre.

Read the full article here: https://hbr.org/2026/08/dont-let-ai-flatten-your-leadership-style

16/08/2026

This week’s book recommendation is ‘How Great Ideas Happen: The Hidden Steps Behind Breakthrough Success’ by George Newman.

What if creativity is not a sudden flash of inspiration, but a process of discovery? This book challenges the idea that innovation belongs only to a gifted few, showing instead how great ideas can emerge through curiosity, observation, and exploration. Using examples from art, film, music, science, and business, the author reveals how creative breakthroughs often begin by noticing patterns, revisiting existing material, and recognising possibilities that others may have overlooked.

Newman writes that creativity works much like archaeology: we search, examine, and gradually uncover ideas that are already waiting to be developed. Rather than waiting for the perfect idea to appear, the book encourages us to explore with intention and remain open to unexpected connections. Its central takeaway is reassuring and practical: creativity is not a rare talent, but a skill that can be strengthened by paying closer attention to the world around us.

Happy reading!

09/08/2026

This week’s book recommendation is Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation by Linda A. Hill.

Innovation rarely happens by chance. It requires thoughtful leadership, collaboration, and the ability to turn promising ideas into meaningful impact. This book explores how leaders can create the conditions for innovation to flourish, even amid technological disruption, economic uncertainty, and changing workplace expectations. Through real-world examples, the author highlights three essential leadership roles: the Architect, who shapes cultures and capabilities for co-creation; the Bridger, who builds partnerships across teams and organizations; and the Catalyst, who activates broader movements across ecosystems.

In this book, Hall argues that scaling innovation depends on more than generating great ideas. It requires leaders to collaborate, experiment, and learn alongside others (both within and beyond their organizations). The central message is clear: effective innovation leadership is about enabling collective creativity and building the relationships, systems, and momentum needed to move ideas forward. For leaders looking to strengthen their impact, a valuable place to begin is by considering which of these three roles their organization needs most right now.

Happy reading!

03/08/2026

The Best Teamwork Tips To Improve Communication Immediately

Strong teamwork is not built on agreement alone. It depends on whether everyone leaves a conversation with the same understanding, the confidence to ask questions, and the space to share a different perspective. According to Forbes, teams can improve communication through three levels of speaking up: clarifying and summarizing what has been said, identifying what should be added or removed from the discussion, and respectfully challenging assumptions.

The strongest teams create an environment where people feel comfortable raising uncertainty before it becomes a larger problem. This week, encourage your team to listen carefully, make space for every voice, and address misunderstandings early. Better communication often begins with one simple question.

Read the full article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/estherchoy/2026/07/26/the-best-teamwork-tips-to-improve-communication-immediately/

02/08/2026

This week’s book recommendation is ‘The Octopus Organization: A Guide to Thriving in a World of Continuous Transformation’ by Phil Le-Brun and Jana Werner.

What if the key to building a more adaptable organization could be found in one of nature’s most intelligent creatures? ‘The Octopus Organization’ challenges rigid structures, slow decision-making, and outdated transformation models by offering a more flexible approach inspired by the octopus. With its ability to act independently while staying connected, the octopus becomes a powerful model for organizations seeking to balance autonomy, alignment, resilience, and continuous learning.

The authors argue that real transformation is not a one-time initiative, but an ongoing capability. They explore 36 common “antipatterns” that keep organizations stuck and introduce practical levers that can unlock meaningful progress. The book’s central message is both timely and practical: when people are trusted to think, adapt, and act, organizations become better equipped to navigate change. A useful takeaway is to identify one rigid habit within your team and consider how greater autonomy could create faster, smarter outcomes.

Happy reading!

27/07/2026

Why Mentoring Matters More in the AI Era

As AI automates more routine work, employees are losing some of the everyday experiences that once helped them build judgment, intuition, and leadership skills. According to Harvard Business Review, organizations need to redesign mentoring so it is more intentional, structured, and connected to real work. Clear goals, thoughtful mentor matching, and regular conversations can help employees strengthen critical thinking, stakeholder management, prioritization, and decision-making.

The key takeaway is that efficiency and human development must grow together. When experienced leaders make their thinking visible and turn everyday work into teachable moments, they help build stronger leaders and more resilient talent pipelines.

Read the full article here: https://hbr.org/2026/07/why-mentoring-matters-more-in-the-ai-era?ab=HP-hero-latest-2

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