Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social

Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector (Columbia Business School Publishing)

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 bureaucraciesâ€•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.
Country USA
Brand Columbia University Press
Manufacturer Columbia Business School Publishing
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780231179522
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780231179522
ReleaseDate 2017-08-15

Country	USA
Brand	Columbia University Press
Manufacturer	Columbia Business School Publishing
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780231179522
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780231179522
ReleaseDate	2017-08-15

Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector (Columbia Business School Publishing)

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