🤔 When should you use Design Thinking? 🤔
In our recent Sprint Share Series, we delved into the unique blend of Design Thinking and the metric-based principle of Six Sigma to address the oft-cited critique of Design Thinking's reliance on anecdotal evidence over concrete data.
Today, I'll introduce you to a Venn diagram that demystifies our Strategic Thinking Module and Design Sprint Certification. It beautifully illustrates our commitment to merging the intuitive flair of Design Thinking with Six Sigma's data-centric principles.
Our guidance to our budding leaders, before embarking on a Design Thinking journey, select a metric that's design-driven. We, for quite some time, championed tailored solutions: Lean Six Sigma for process-driven challenges, and Design Thinking for design-centric ones.
Recall Abraham Maslow's insightful words: "If the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail." The essence of Design Thinking isn't a universal fix; it's about identifying and precisely addressing design-impacting metrics.
Our Venn diagram provides a snapshot of these metrics, adaptable to various business areas. You can also use this framework to pinpoint design-centric areas in your domain, and then leverage Design Thinking for solution crafting.
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Written by The Sprint King, Arthur Flores Jr.