Ideas with Legs

Master user testing in your design sprints with these three golden rules: 1. Observe, don't predict - Watch how users interact with your product instead of asking them to guess their usage. 2. Engaging interviews - Ask insightful questions like 'I noticed you did this - what was your thought process?' to understand user behavior. 3. Think-aloud prompts - Encourage users to verbalize th...

Want to transform your ideas into impactful prototypes in a design sprint? Start with storyboarding. This video guides you through why storyboarding is a crucial step, ensuring your prototypes are well-thought-out and effective. Dive into the art of visual storytelling as a foundation for successful prototyping. Don't forget to subscribe for more valuable design sprint techniques! Make sure yo...

Struggling to generate killer ideas in your design sprints? Discover the proven method: using prompts. This video shows you how prompts can drastically increase both the quantity and quality of ideas, complete with a revealing graph from a real sprint session. Subscribe now for more breakthrough strategies in design sprint facilitation! Make sure you claim your free Innovation Checklist to create...

Ever wondered why some design sprints fail to produce innovative ideas? This video reveals the top mistake to avoid: critiquing ideas during the generation phase. Learn why holding off on critiques is crucial for fostering creativity and how to encourage open idea sharing. Subscribe for more insights into running successful design sprints! Make sure you claim your free Innovation Checklist to crea...

Embarking on a design sprint? Discover the four pivotal steps to success in this quick guide: defining a major challenge, choosing the right team members, setting a specific goal, and crafting an emotionally compelling story to inspire. Ideal for those looking to enhance their project management and inspire innovative thinking. Subscribe for insightful tips on design sprints! Make sure you claim y...

Choosing the right people for a design sprint? This video delves into the essentials: from recruiting internal team members to involving external experts and customers. Plus, discover the types of questions to ask and how to reframe problems as opportunities for better outcomes. Subscribe for more practical strategies on design sprints! Make sure you claim your free Innovation Checklist to create...

Unlock the power of design sprints to tackle your top business challenges. This quick video lists 10 key issues that design sprints can help you overcome, from improving customer engagement to accelerating product development. Perfect for busy professionals seeking effective solutions. Subscribe for bite-sized insights into using design sprints for business success! Make sure you claim your free I...

Unlock the secret to a successful design sprint with these three critical components: 1. Transforming problems into opportunities – a pivot that turns challenges into viable solutions. 2. Generating a wealth of ideas ripe for prototyping – where quantity breeds quality. 3. Moving seamlessly from evaluation to implementation – observe, learn, and plan your next steps based on real user interactions...

In this podcast, I’m going to share three ways you can measure the ROI of your AI investments effectively. Here’s a quick rundown of what you’re about to learn: 1️⃣ I’ll discuss the importance of KPI tracking (Key Performance Indicators). Simplify your metrics to focus on efficiency, time-saving, cost reduction, or customer satisfaction. These straightforward indicators will help you easily measur...

In this podcast, I’m going to show you how to foster an AI-innovative culture while combining innovation with AI-driven tools to achieve outstanding results. Here’s a quick rundown of what you’re about to learn: 1️⃣ I’ll discuss the importance of incentivising creative problem-solving. Implement a reward or recognition system that acknowledges and encourages individuals who use creative thinking a...

In this podcast, I’m going to show you how to get a team interested in using AI, especially if they are heavily tech-resistant. Here’s a quick rundown of what you’re about to learn: 1️⃣ First, I’ll discuss the importance of a hands-on easy demonstration. Show your team how AI can be used in their daily activities to save time, reduce stress, and increase productivity. Demonstrations that highlight...

In this podcast, I’m going to show you how to leverage AI to streamline the ideation-to-execution process, enabling faster, more efficient, and risk-minimized innovation. Here’s a quick rundown of what you’re about to learn: 1️⃣ First, I’ll discuss the use of prioritized algorithms. These algorithms help you evaluate and rank ideas based on predefined criteria, making it quicker and easier to iden...

In this podcast, I’m going to show you how to create effective feedback systems that enable us to refine AI solutions while enhancing our innovative thinking. Here’s a quick rundown of what you’re about to learn: 1️⃣ First, I’ll explain the concept of a dual-loop feedback system. This involves two feedback loops: one focusing on data analysis to refine and improve AI algorithms, and the other cent...

In this podcast, I'm going to share the easiest method for less creative people to spark innovative ideas: Reverse Brainstorming. Here's how you can use this technique to stimulate creativity and generate innovative solutions: 1️⃣ Prepare the Setup: Start by grabbing a sheet of paper and dividing it into three columns. 2️⃣ List What NOT to Do: In the first column, instruct your team to bra...

In this podcast, we'll address a fundamental question that many consultants often avoid: "Why should we innovate?" Here's a concise breakdown of the key reasons why innovation is essential: 1️⃣ Accelerated Growth: Innovation fuels growth by continually introducing new or improved products and services. This dynamic approach helps a company expand its market share and remain compe...

First, I’ll introduce a simple one-page self-assessment form that should be completed before submitting any idea. This form should include these key questions: 1️⃣ How Workable is the Idea? Determine if the idea explores new territory or if it's something that has been overdone without room for innovation. 2️⃣ How Willing is the Market? Assess whether there is a genuine demand for the solution...

In this podcast, I will show you the best ways to encourage my team to innovate: 1️⃣ Craft Inspirational Stories Create stories that inspire your team to bridge the gap between where they are now and the innovative future you envision. Share these stories regularly and diversify the storytellers to include various perspectives and voices. 2️⃣ Provide Space and Support Offer your team the necessary...

In this podcast, I’m going to show you how to successfully move an idea into implementation, a critical skill for every innovator. 📋 Here’s a quick rundown of what you’re about to learn: 1️⃣ I’ll guide you on planning your innovation journey, sharing insights on how to meticulously map out your steps, ensuring nothing is overlooked. 2️⃣ You’ll learn how to identify and tackle potential obstacles,...

In this podcast, I’m going to share the best question to prompt innovation in your team. Here’s a quick rundown of what you’re about to learn: 1️⃣ First, I’ll reveal the simple yet powerful question: "What's an incredible innovation, invention, or idea that you've seen recently outside of your industry that grabbed your attention, and why?" By asking this question, you encourage...

In this podcast, I'll share some creativity techniques beyond design thinking to enhance your creativity. 1️⃣ Scramble Technique: Prompt your mind and others by using the Scramble technique. This involves substituting, combining, reversing, adding, multiplying, magnifying, minimizing, breaking up, breaking down, leveraging, or eliminating elements. Prompts like these can stimulate new ideas. 2...

In this podcast, I'll share how to effectively present your ideas to a board or committee. 1️⃣ Validate the Problem and Market: Demonstrate that you have validated the problem you're addressing and confirmed there is a market willing to pay for the solution. Boards and committees are more likely to support ideas with proven viability. 2️⃣ Highlight Strategic Fit: Emphasize how your idea al...

In this podcast, I’ll explain what often holds you and your team back from innovating and how to overcome it. Here’s a quick rundown of what you’re about to learn: 1️⃣ First, I’ll address the primary obstacle – the fear of making mistakes. Research suggests that about nine out of ten people are motivated by avoiding mistakes in their work. However, many wrongly perceive innovation as inherently ri...

In this podcast, I'll share how to foster innovation and stay ahead in your thinking: 1️⃣ Search for Pain Points: Identify bottlenecks, frustrations, or recurring problems within your industry or processes. These challenges represent opportunities for innovation. Focus on solving these pain points to drive innovation. 2️⃣ Stay Abreast of Emerging Trends: Keep yourself informed about emerging t...

In this podcast, I’m going to show you how to sell your idea to executive management successfully. ⦿ First, I’ll share the three essential W's to consider: Workable, Winnable, and Willing. Is your idea workable in an unexplored territory or an area that competitors haven't addressed effectively? Are your customers willing to pay for your solution? And how winnable is your idea? Can it be e...

In this podcast, I'll share practical methods for balancing your everyday work activities while still finding time to innovate. Method One: Use "Charrette" ⦿ Think of "charrette" as setting aside short bursts of focused time. ⦿ Just like designers who create amazing work when a deadline is near, allocate brief periods (5, 10, or 30 minutes) to work on innovative ideas. ⦿ Th...