#308 Systems thinking with Sheryl Cababa

This is an update to let you know that we have reached the end of Season 3. Have a great summer, and perhaps Per will see you at Camp Digital in Manchester, England, and perhaps James will see you at Web Summer Camp in Opatija, Croatia. 

S03E11 (#339). Karen Hawkins, accessible design practice lead at Level access and chair of the W3C ARRM group joins us to discuss accessibility and design systems. Design systems can really help improve accessibility, but in reality design teams often don’t know their exact respo ... Show More

S03E10 (#338). About 15 years ago Katrina Alcorn suffered from burnout while managing a team of designers and raising a family. Drawing from her own experience, Katrina highlights during our conversation the importance of autonomy, connection, as well as purpose in the workplace. 

<p></p> <p><a href='https://amzn.to/45yN1dS'>Get the book, Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers</a></p> <p><a href='https://substantial.com/insights/systems-thinking-edtech'>Read Sheryl's article on Systems Thinking at www.Substantial.com</a></p> <p><a href='https://r ... Show More

<p>Kishau Rogers is the Founder and CEO of Websmith Group. She's a twenty-year programming veteran. She talks to Scott about the importance of teaching &quot;Systems Thinking&quot; over just Learning to Code. How do our solutions change when we better understand how they fit into ... Show More

<p>Thinking of a new startup idea? Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel discuss the types of ideas to stay away from—what we commonly refer to as &quot;tarpit ideas.&quot;   <br><strong>Apply to Y Combinator</strong>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptio ... Show More

<p>Scott talks to Katherine Moss, a blind software tech, about how she uses her computer and her phone. What does she see and what does her screen reader(s) see? What do sighted developers need to do to support those with less sight?</p> 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we explain what it means to be a conceptual thinker and how to demonstrate this skill.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you work at any major consulting firm – and e ... Show More

Tune into another episode of Tech While You Trek to hear PwC Director Lyle Wallis discuss using systems thinking and simulations to solve problems. This approach aims to see a situation more holistically, recognize the relationships behind it, and uses simulation tools to experim ... Show More

<p>The Thoughtworks Technology Radar is a snapshot of technologies and practices that the company believes the industry should be interested in, based on the actual experiences of Thoughtworkers working with clients. <span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ' ... Show More

<p>Visual design takes a lot more work than just making things look pretty, and is a fundamental part of many user's experiences. Our digital design lead, Kelley Gordon, shares some practical tips for both designers and "non-designers" alike to strengthen visual designs and impro ... Show More

<p>Leaders frequently talk about purpose and vision. Too often, these concepts get stuck at the top and do not cascade down throughout the organization. BCG’s David Ritter explains how organizations can unlock latent productivity and creativity by connecting purpose and vision to ... Show More