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Design thinking for the greater good

Name: Design thinking for the greater good
Author: Jeanne Liedtka

Jeanne Liedtka

26 September 2017

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Book Synopsis

Facing especially wicked problems, social sector organizations are searching for powerful new methods to understand and address them. Design Thinking for the Greater Good goes in depth on both the how of using new tools and the why. As a way to reframe problems, ideate solutions, and iterate toward better answers, design thinking is already well established in the commercial world. Through ten stories of struggles and successes in fields such as health care, education, agriculture, transportation, social services, and security, the authors show how collaborative creativity can shake up even the most entrenched bureaucracies-and provide a practical roadmap for readers to implement these tools. The design thinkers Jeanne Liedtka, Randy Salzman, and Daisy Azer explore how major agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services and the Transportation and Security Administration in the United States, as well as organizations in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, have instituted principles of design thinking. In each case, these groups have used the tools of design thinking to reduce risk, manage change, use resources more effectively, bridge the communication gap between parties, and manage the competing demands of diverse stakeholders. Along the way, they have improved the quality of their products and enhanced the experiences of those they serve. These strategies are accessible to analytical and creative types alike, and their benefits extend throughout an organization. This book will help today's leaders and thinkers implement these practices in their own pursuit of creative solutions that are both innovative and achievable.

About The Author

Jeanne Liedtka is the United Technologies Corporation Professor Emerita of Business Administration at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Her Columbia Business School Publishing books include Designing for Growth: A Manager's Toolkit (2011) and Experiencing Design: The Innovator's Journey (2021). Randy Salzman is a former journalist and communications professor at several US and international colleges. Daisy Azer is an entrepreneur, innovation facilitator, and adjunct lecturer of design thinking at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780231179522
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Columbia Business School Publishing, (26 September 2017)
Number of Pages: 352
Weight: 916 grams
Language: English
Dimensions: 215.9 x 215.9 x 27 mm
Categories:: Business and Management