Leadership and Design Principles
Leadership Principles
1. Cross-Team Collaboration
Encourage collaboration to ensure everyone is working towards the same goals.
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Create initiatives:
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Create initiatives that encourage cross-team collaboration and ensure that everyone is working towards the same goals.
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Organic collaboration:
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Encourage organic collaboration by creating an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their ideas and working together.
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2. Accountability
Hold team members accountable for their work and ensure that everyone is responsible for their own tasks.
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Create proactive goals:
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Create proactive goals that encourage team members to take ownership of their work and hold themselves accountable.
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Take responsibility and give credit:
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Encourage team members to take responsibility for their work and give credit where it’s due.
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3. Improve Design Efficiency
Continuously look for ways to improve design efficiency and streamline processes.
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Re-usability:
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Look for opportunities to reuse existing design elements to save time and improve efficiency.
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Faster turnaround:
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Look for ways to streamline processes and reduce turnaround times.
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Co-design:
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Encourage co-design sessions where team members can work together to create more effective designs.
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Become SMEs:
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Encourage team members to become subject matter experts in their areas of expertise to improve efficiency.
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Design Principles
4Ds (Discovery, Define, Design, Delivery)
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Discovery:
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Research and gather information about the target audience and their needs.
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Definition:
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Define your vision and goals for the product.
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Design:
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Create a design that meets the needs of the target audience.
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Delivery:
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Validate your strategy by testing the product with users.
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Team Mentorship & Growth
1. UX Skills Matrix
I use the UX Skills Matrix as a tool to assess the skill level of my team members in various areas of user experience design. It typically includes categories such as research, interaction design, visual design, and prototyping, and allows me to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of my team members in each area. This can be useful for identifying areas where my team members may need additional training or support, as well as for identifying areas where my team members excel and can be given additional responsibility.
2. Professional Evaluation
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Set clear expectations and goals for the evaluation process
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Provide regular feedback throughout the year, not just during the formal evaluation period
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Use objective criteria to assess performance, such as specific goals or metrics
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Provide examples of both strengths and areas for improvement
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Collaborate with the employee to develop a plan for improvement and growth
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Follow up regularly to ensure progress is being made and provide ongoing support and feedback
3. Co-pilot / Co-design
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Define the problem: Clearly define the design problem that needs to be solved and ensure that all stakeholders understand it.
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Create a diverse team: Bring together a diverse team of stakeholders, including designers, developers, product managers, and end-users, to ensure that all perspectives are represented.
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Set expectations: Set clear expectations for the codesign session, including the goals, process, and timeline.
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Facilitate the session: As the facilitator, guide the team through the codesign process by encouraging collaboration and open communication.
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Use visual aids: Visual aids such as whiteboards, sticky notes, and sketches can help facilitate the design process and ensure that all stakeholders are on the same page.
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Encourage feedback: Encourage all stakeholders to provide feedback throughout the codesign session to ensure that the final design meets the needs of all users.
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Document the process: Document the codesign process and outcomes to ensure that all stakeholders have a clear understanding of the design decisions that were made.
3. Co-pilot / Co-design
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Define the problem: Clearly define the design problem that needs to be solved and ensure that all stakeholders understand it.
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Create a diverse team: Bring together a diverse team of stakeholders, including designers, developers, product managers, and end-users, to ensure that all perspectives are represented.
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Set expectations: Set clear expectations for the codesign session, including the goals, process, and timeline.
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Facilitate the session: As the facilitator, guide the team through the codesign process by encouraging collaboration and open communication.
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Use visual aids: Visual aids such as whiteboards, sticky notes, and sketches can help facilitate the design process and ensure that all stakeholders are on the same page.
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Encourage feedback: Encourage all stakeholders to provide feedback throughout the codesign session to ensure that the final design meets the needs of all users.
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Document the process: Document the codesign process and outcomes to ensure that all stakeholders have a clear understanding of the design decisions that were made.
Lofi Wireframes
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