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"There's a real big power play to be had if you're relying on AI to do the job of a human" - Danny Seals This is one of the thoughtful (and sometimes contrarian) perspectives from Danny. Danny's an expert in experience design and shared how he creates innovative customer or employee experiences through: • systems thinking • deep research • enabling diverse ideas through curiosity and playfulness • how to use incentives without creating unintended consequences • And ... Thanks for the chat and contribution to The DUCTRI Playbook Danny 🙌 I learned a heap and appreciate your take on mindsets and techniques. And the rats tail story 😃 I agree that there will always be opportunity to innovate better using human-centred approaches while still leveraging tech for a specific purpose. And maybe, when others zig, you should zag. What's you view? P.S. Danny also helps you with actionable ideas for CX, EX and innovation in is newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g5cEhpXk _____ FYI - Want to create better, human experiences - that's why we're building The DUCTRI Playbook. A practical, proven system to implement human-centred innovation (while other focus only on AI). Join 215+ leaders already on the waitlist here: https://lnkd.in/g6kr4b62

Leading change? You might like to read this insightful article from Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva

Interesting topic here from Tendayi Viki about whether entrepreneurs are the 'rule-breakers' taking risks. I'd be interested to know what the experience level of the entrepreneurs were in the research - whether the newer entrepreneurs chose the $5M option Vs experienced entrepreneurs choosing the higher odds? My view on the more successful path for innovation - those who use a solid process and over time develop their intuition. Yours?

My biggest implementation mistake? Treating complexity like compliance. (Context isn’t a stage - it is the stage.)

It's the creative collaboration that builds innovative ideas. The people experiencing the problems, the students, UC Business School, PwC New Zealand, Christian Walsh and coaches all working through the complexity and ambiguity of wicked problems. 🚀 Congrats on your work over the weekend!

Obvious - building new stuff takes curiosity, creativity, clarity. Not so obvious - the courage that you need to start and sustain. Entrepreneurship and innovation is more a mental thing than a skill thing. You'll need courage to: • Get close to total strangers and have deep conversations • Stare at the finish line and know it's only starting • Put imperfect concepts in front of people • Realise this is tough and that's the point • Make tough calls, with imperfect info • Be wrong more than you're right • Know you can't do it alone • Both hustle and reflect • Stay the course • Start over My latest bit of courage? Putting a first rough concept for a new innovation implementation tool in front of customers for their feedback. The result? I learned what people liked, what they didn't, what they'd change and most importantly why. Even this takes a bit of courage to get out of our heads and let people experience new ideas. Now, on to prototype 2. What step of courage have you taken recently? Share in the comments, I'd love to hear. _____ FYI - That's why we're building The DUCTRI Playbook. A practical, proven system to implement human-centred innovation (build your confidence and capability to innovate). Join 191+ leaders already on the waitlist here: https://lnkd.in/g6kr4b62

12 visuals to inspire innovation at your company. (A must see if your innovation effort is stuck) Images by Roberto Ferraro (give hime a follow) 1. Creativity → Creativity needs to be nurtured. Don't engineer your day for output, engineer it for cognitive rest. 2. Problem awareness → Your team are closest to customers. They have a a rich source of insight and expertise. 3. Embrace diversity → Diverse perspectives, skills and attributes bring greater value to the project than than an echo chamber. 4. Have compassionate conversations → Breakthroughs lie in the interactions we have with the people at the centre. 5. Avoid collaboration killers → Enable the structure to support the mindsets and activities needed. 6. Inspire people → The lone innovator is a myth, you need a team of high-performers to bring ideas into the world. 7. The future is already here → Engage with extreme users or non-users for hidden insights. 8. Fail smart → Intelligent failure at the frontier is what creates new value. That means you'll make mistakes and that should be expected. 9. Run experiments → Increase investment in the fidelity of your experiments as you learn more. Get things in the hands of your customers using rapid experiments. 10. Feels like play → Celebrate successes and failures. Normalising smart risk-taking should be an evry day thing. 11. Discovering blindspots → Challenging assumptions and dropping the ego is best done by getting feedback directly from the people at the centre. 12. Change leadership → Implementing can be the toughest part. Use a simple strategy to help support the people involved to adopt new ways. Which one do you like the most? 🧠 Repost ♻️ this to help your network to innovate.

Common trap. Most leaders rely on gut instinct alone when making strategic decisions. That leaves them vulnerable to blind spots, bias, and short-term thinking. Here’s what happens when your strategy lacks structured decision tools: • You repeat the same mistakes without learning from them. • Ideas that feel good in the moment fall apart in execution. • You miss weak signals, stakeholder shifts, and future consequences. I've seen high-potential strategies unravel - not because the idea was wrong, but because the decision process was weak. Real strategic thinking isn’t about being the smartest in the room. It’s about using smart tools to stress-test your thinking. Here are 6 powerful decision tools to use when navigating complexity: 1. Pre-mortem – Imagine failure 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 it happens. Then design for success. 2. Six Thinking Hats – Explore ideas from every angle, not just your default lens. 3. Second Order Thinking – Think beyond now. What happens next? Then what? 4. PMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting) – Don’t just weigh pros and cons - unpack implications. 5. Kill the Company – Find your weak spots 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 your competitors do. 6. Post Implementation Review – Review, learn, and adapt. Continuously. Instead of asking, "Does everyone agree?" Ask, "Have we challenged our assumptions from all angles?" Let’s make better decisions, not just faster ones. Which of these tools have you used or will try? _____ FYI - That's why we're building The DUCTRI Playbook. A practical, proven system to implement human-centred innovation (while you still deliver on BAU). Join 225+ innovation leaders already on the waitlist here: https://lnkd.in/g6kr4b62

The harsh truth: Many leaders treat the future as a fixed destination - not a space to shape. That mindset leaves critical opportunities untapped - leading to reactive decisions, short-term fixes, and missed signals. Here’s what happens when you underestimate the importance of Futures Thinking: • Strategic 'planning' becomes narrow, blind to signals of change outside the immediate horizon. • Teams focus only on today’s problems, missing emerging risks and opportunities. • Innovation stalls, because your vision is shaped by the past, not the possible. I’ve seen organisations hit avoidable roadblocks - not because they lacked ambition, but because they lacked foresight. Real strategic leadership in uncertainty requires tools to explore and influence what's next: 1. Horizon Scanning – Spot weak signals and emerging trends early. 2. Futures Triangle – Balance the pull of aspirations, the push of current forces, and the weight of legacy systems. 3. Futures Wheel – Understand the ripple effects of change before they hit. 4. Scenario Planning – Stress test your strategy against multiple futures. 5. Backcasting – Start from your desired future and design the path to get there. Instead of just reacting to change, Ask, “What tools will help us shape the future - not just survive it?” Good organisations prepare for the future. Great ones design it. Which one are you building? _____ FYI - That's why we're building The DUCTRI Playbook. A practical, proven system to implement human-centred innovation (while you still deliver on BAU). Join 215+ future thinking leaders already on the waitlist here: https://lnkd.in/g6kr4b62

Great products win awards. Innovative business models win markets. This week's article is about how challenging your business model assumptions can be the best way to innovate and win.

Companies don't lack smart strategies to implement. They lack smart implementation strategies. Here's what I mean, Most companies assume people will naturally adopt a new innovation initiative. Usually because it's positioned as: • "It's the latest tech" • "I'm asking you to ..." • "It's for your own good" Leaving essential behavioural factors ignored - leading to resistance, poor adoption, and lost opportunities. Here's what happens when you fail to nudge change effectively: • Teams revert quickly to old habits, overwhelmed by the effort required. • Initiatives lose traction as enthusiasm fades and urgency isn't clear. • Opportunities for lasting impact slip away due to low engagement. I've seen promising innovation fizzle because leaders overlooked simple behavioural nudges. Real effectiveness in driving change leverages proven behavioural principles like these 9: 1. Make it Theirs – Encourage small commitments that lead to bigger changes. 2. Make it Scarce – Boost urgency with limited spots or deadlines. 3. Make it Likeable – Use relatable voices and approachable messaging. 4. Make it Credible – Leverage trusted endorsements and symbols. 5. Make it Risky – Highlight potential losses rather than just gains. 6. Make it Timely – Prompt action at critical decision points. 7. Make it Social – Harness social norms and networks. 8. Make it Easy – Minimise effort and simplify actions. 9. Make it Attractive – Capture attention through personalisation, incentives, or visuals. Instead of just assuming "people will see the value and make the preferred choice," Ask, "How can we strategically use behavioural nudges to make change adoption effortless and appealing?" Good companies propose change. Great companies nudge change. Which nudge principle have you tried? Credit: Behavioural Insights Team and Nudges book Authors - Sunstein and Thaler _____ FYI - That's why we're building The DUCTRI Playbook. A practical, proven system to implement human-centred innovation (and overcome resistance to change). Join 205+ smart innovators already on the waitlist here: https://lnkd.in/g6kr4b62

Big mistake. Most companies expect implementing innovation (change) to be easy. Leaving critical steps overlooked - leading to fear, resistance, confusion and stalled progress. Here's what happens when you underestimate what successful implementation requires: • Teams become overwhelmed, feeling stretched thin with too many simultaneous demands. • Initiatives are rushed through without proper context or clarity, leaving people unsure why the change matters. • Existing habits overpower new strategies, quickly eroding momentum and making people eager to revert to familiar routines. I've witnessed excellent ideas falter simply because leaders assumed change would happen smoothly, without structured support. Real success in change implementation requires proven tools to guide every step: 1. Kotter’s 8 Accelerators – Energise people and sustain momentum. 2. Heath Brothers’ Switch Model – Address emotional barriers and enable behavioural change. 3. Prosci’s ADKAR Model – Create clarity and structure around the steps of change. 4. McKinsey’s 7-S Model – Align your organisation's complexity with clear strategy. 5. Lewin’s Change Model – Simplify your systemic shifts effectively. 6. Bridge’s Transition Model – Manage your team's emotional journey during change. Instead of just hoping implementation "goes smoothly," Ask, "What specific tools can I use to actively lead change, empower my team, and secure lasting results?" Good companies plan change. Great companies have a strategy for implementation. Which one have you used? _____ FYI - That's why we're building The DUCTRI Playbook. A practical, proven system to implement human-centred innovation (while you still deliver on BAU). Join 193+ smart innovators already on the waitlist here: https://lnkd.in/g6kr4b62

Big mistake. Most companies focus ONLY on product innovation. Leaving 90% of value creation by innovating the business model untouched. Here's what happens when business model innovation is neglected: • You compete only on features and price - leading to commoditisation. • Your competitors replicate your products easily, eroding your competitive advantage. • You miss opportunities to create entirely new markets or revenue streams. I've seen smart products fail because the underlying business model wasn't great. Real innovation goes beyond products. It reshapes how you create, deliver, and capture value. Instead of asking, "What new features can we add?" Ask, "How can we rethink our business model to create more value for customers - and for ourselves?" Great products win awards. Innovative business models win markets. Have you explored innovation beyond the product yet? Topic inspired by Strategyzer book The Invincible Company Post inspired by Maja Voje (give her a follow) _____ FYI - That's why we're building The DUCTRI Playbook. A practical, proven system to implement human-centred innovation (and win your market). Join 135+ leaders already on the waitlist here: https://lnkd.in/g6kr4b62

Innovation isn't about failing fast. It's about learning fast 𝘢𝘯𝘥 slow. Here's why: Fast to respond. Slow to reflect. Both are essential when innovating and thinking strategically. Jeroen Kraaijenbrink (give him a follow) had an excellent post on learning styles. I want to focus in on how and why this is important to innovation. David Kolb’s experiential learning cycle helps us understand 𝘩𝘰𝘸 people learn — and how teams can learn better together. It loops through four stages: 1. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗖𝗘) – 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨    You have a new experience or encounter a new situation. 2. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗥𝗢) – 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨    You reflect on the experience from different angles, noticing what worked, what didn’t, and what was unexpected. 3. 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗖) – 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨    You develop theories, models, or ideas to explain what happened and why. 4. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗘) – 𝘋𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨    You apply what you’ve learned to new situations — testing, iterating, and evolving. So, the 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽 is: 👉 Experience → Reflect → Think → Act → (which creates new experience…) Some people rush to action. Others get stuck in analysis. But real progress comes from moving through 𝘢𝘭𝘭 four. When innovating, we need all four. Not just to generate better ideas - but to test, adapt, and implement them meaningfully. I used to lean toward Converging - fast to think and test. But I’ve learned that slowing down (to reflect and sense-make) often leads to better solutions. What about you? How do you balance learning fast 𝘢𝘯𝘥 slow in your work? Credit to Jeroen Kraaijenbrink for the inspiration and visual. _____ FYI - That's why we're building The DUCTRI Playbook. A practical, proven system to implement human-centred innovation (enabling you to learn fast and slow). Join 225+ leaders already on the waitlist here: https://lnkd.in/g6kr4b62