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👋 Hi, I'm Dr. Sabba Quidwai, the CEO of Designing Schools I give you the skills and strategies to build your human advantage and be irreplaceable in a world with AI. For the past decade I've been doing this with schools and businesses using a method called design thinking. 🛠 From Tech Skeptic to Education Futurist Yes, you read that right—I was once a tech skeptic. My wake-up call came in 2008 during the recession when I was laid off from my role as an educator. This setback led me to read Seth Godin's "Linchpin," which opened my eyes to how the world of work had changed. Inspired by the belief that "technology is not destiny; we shape our destiny," as Erik Brynjolfsson puts it, I embraced design thinking. This transformative mindset shifted my perspective on technology, turning it from an obstacle into an invaluable solution. This personal and professional transformation didn't just open doors—it catapulted me from a high school science teacher to an Education Leadership Executive at Apple and the Director of Innovative Learning at USC. Throughout these roles, I've consistently focused on leveraging technology as a powerful tool for solving real-world problems and unlocking new opportunities, especially through design thinking and my SPARK framework. 🤖 Trusted Advisor: Unleashing Human Advantage in the Age of AI By marrying design thinking with futures thinking, I help organizations create a culture of innovation that's not only responsive but also preparatory. While we can't predict the future, design thinking and design sprints allow us to be well-prepared for multiple scenarios. These methods align teams, streamline decision-making, and mitigate risks, turning technology from an obstacle into an opportunity. This isn't just about navigating today's landscape; it's about developing the mindset and skills to adapt and innovate for whatever comes next. 🎙 Speaker & Advocate I specialize in inspiring and motivating audiences to not just dream about the future, but actively engage in designing it. By asking the powerful question, "How might we?", I ignite optimism and provide practical strategies to help you shape a future that is both technologically advanced and deeply empathetic. 🤝 Ready for Collaboration? So, are you ready to reimagine the future of learning through design thinking with me? 😊 Clifton Strengths: Futuristic | Individualization | Relator | Activator | Achiever