A Beginner's Guide to The Power of Implementation in Design Thinking

In this episode Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp explore the critical theme of implementation in the design thinking process. They discuss the importance of taking action, the challenges of maintaining momentum, and the necessity of reflection and feedback.
The conversation also touches on useful frameworks like TOMS and the Five-Star Ratings Framework to help listeners define success and stay accountable.
Additionally, they emphasise the significance of sustainability in innovation and the iterative nature of progress, encouraging listeners to embrace small changes and continuous improvement.

Key Topics Covered:

• Implementation is key to moving forward.
• Knowledge without action is procrastination.
• The Dunning-Kruger effect highlights the journey of learning.
• Slowing down can lead to better clarity and focus.
• Road mapping helps in achieving goals flexibly.
• The TOMS framework aids in structuring goals and outcomes.
• Defining success is crucial to avoid endless iteration.
• The Five-Star Ratings Framework provides a way to measure progress.
• Customer feedback is essential for refining processes.
• Sustainability should be a core consideration in innovation.

Quotable Moments:

• "What does success look like for you?"
• "Not everything needs to be implemented."
• "You are the hero in your own story."
• "Don't create a plan, create a 'pl'...and hold that 'pl' lightly."

Chapters:
00:00 Navigating the implementation process
04:03 The Dunning Kruger Effect
07:42 Road mapping & the TOMS Framework
12:00 How to define your own version of success
13:44 Lucy's 5 Star Ratings Framework to measure success
16:08 Why feedback is so important when iterating within implementation
17:26 Sustainability, circularity, people, planet & purpose
21:14 Ways to maintain accountability over the long term
24:08 End of year drawing party as a reflection tool
29:20 Info regarding the upcoming IOEE accredited & CPD points course

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