Building happy design teamsExploring team dynamics and the importance of design leadership

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Hello // 02

Some learnings and thoughts

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Happy teams

Mother Teresa

I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot, together we can do great things

Happy teams // 01

Share a sense of purpose, but recognise each role

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Happy teams // 02

Lock yourselves away, but open a window

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Happy teams // 03

Check in (don’t check up)

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Happy teams // 04

Let the good times roll

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Happy teams // 05

Ain’t no‘geniusdesigners’

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Stellar leadership

Nelson Mandela

It is better to lead from behindand to put others in front

Stellar leadership // 01

Be the coach, not the judge

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Stellar leadership // 02

Let your team define your style

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Stellar leadership // 03

Embrace failure, by example

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Stellar leadership // 04

Bridge the gap

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Stellar leadership // 05

Handlewith care

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So what?

Friedrich Engels

An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory

Hire the attitude, not the CV Profile the personalities, together Put chalk with cheese Schedule time for reflection

Happy teams // Actions

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Hire the attitude, not the CV Profile the personalities, together Put chalk with cheese Schedule time for reflection Empower the team to own all of this

Happy teams // Actions

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Focus on their personal growth Learn from your team Embrace training Get a mentor

Stellar leadership // Actions

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Focus on their personal growth Learn from your team Embrace training Get a mentor Don’t be a dick

Stellar leadership // Actions

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Thanksfor listening

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