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Jul 2024
30m 26s

David Connis: Systems Thinking for Conte...

Larry Swanson
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A crucial skill for any content practitioner is the ability to sort out complex work environments and thrive within them.

David Connis shows how a systems thinking mindset can help you cope with the upheaval of AI, the messy realities of content work, and other complex design challenges.

He teaches a course on systems thinking for content designers but shows how any content or design practitioner can benefit from a systematic approach to their work.

https://ellessmedia.com/csi/david-connis/

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