A Beginner's Guide to Stakeholders, Co-Creation and 'The Messy Middle'

In this episode, Lucy and Tracy explore the complexities of design thinking, focusing on the importance of stakeholders, co-creation, and the challenges of people-pleasing. They discuss how to navigate diverse opinions, the value of empathy, and the iterative learning process involved in design thinking.
The conversation highlights real-life applications, tools for decision-making, and the significance of self-respect and empowerment in the journey of personal and professional growth.
*This episode is kindly sponsored by AG Web Development*

Key topics covered:
00:00 Navigating Confusion and Stakeholders
03:06 The Power of Co-Creation
06:04 Diverse Perspectives in Design Thinking
08:51 The LEGO Example: Engaging Stakeholders
12:01 People-Pleasing and Decision Making
14:57 Finding Balance in Opinions
17:59 Empowerment and Self-Respect
21:04 Tools for Decision Making
24:01 Embracing the Messy Middle
27:02 Real-Life Applications of Design Thinking
29:53 Conclusion and Next Steps
Quotable moments:
"It's about respect for yourself."
"You have to remain the hero of your own story."
"Forget the worst, what's the *best* that could happen?"
"It's okay to kind of from the messy middle."
Call to Action:
Lucy and Tracy challenge listeners to identify their stakeholders, and to start having conversations with them. This helps find the balance between stakeholder input and personal / organisational vision.

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