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Ever feel overwhelmed by too many ideas or tasks? Sharpen your focus and gain more clarity with a simple bull’s-eye diagram. 🎯 A bull’s-eye is more than just a picture; it's a practical way to help you prioritize information and get your team on the same page. The best part? You can easily customize the rings in your bull's-eye to fit your specific challenge. Here are a few of our favorite labels: 💡 Now, Next, Later: A simple way to decide what needs immediate attention, what's coming up soon, and what can be addressed later. 💡 Primary, Secondary, Tertiary: Identify the core, supporting, and less critical elements of a project, a group of stakeholders, or a set of features. 💡 Must-Haves, Should-Haves, Could-Haves: Prioritize features or ideas by what's truly essential, what's beneficial, and what's a bonus. Learn more in our Mural template and try it today!: https://lnkd.in/ehjpBASK #DesignThinking #Prioritization #Focus #Strategy #HumanCenteredDesign #LUMAInstitute

LUMA Institute helps bring ideas to life and achieve innovative results. But how? 🤔 It's all about connecting the dots. Let's use an Abstraction Ladder to help explain it. Think of it like a staircase for your thoughts: 💡 Climb Up (Ask "Why?"): LUMA Methods support proven behaviors that human-centered designers use to achieve innovative results and business outcomes. 💡 Climb Down (Ask "How?"): If you want to be innovative, learn to think like a human-centered designer, adopt proven behaviors, and use LUMA methods to guide you. Want to learn more? Visit: https://lnkd.in/e-8jpJbN – and register for an upcoming training! #DesignThinking #Innovation #Strategy #HumanCenteredDesign #LUMAInstitute #AbstractionLadder #ProblemSolving

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What's the secret to intentionally shaping a better future, moving from where you are to where you truly want to be? As Nobel laureate Herbert Simon famously put it, "Everyone designs who devises courses of action aimed at changing existing situations into preferred ones." At its heart, that's why design matters — it's the bridge from where we are to where we want to be. Design isn't just about making things look pretty; it’s a strategic, human-centered approach that leverages the power of: 💡 Looking: To deeply observe and understand the nuances of the "existing situation," uncovering real needs and opportunities from a human perspective. 💡 Understanding: To synthesize insights, define problems, and clearly envision the "preferred situation," articulating what a better future truly looks like. 💡 Making: To rapidly prototype, test, and refine "courses of action" — tangible solutions and strategies that actively bridge the gap and bring that preferred future to life for people. The power of design is its ability to turn ambiguity into clarity, frustration into progress, and help us build a better future, one thoughtful action at a time. Ready to learn how to actively design your "preferred situations"? Explore www.luma-institute.com. #DesignThinking #Innovation #Strategy #HumanCenteredDesign #ProblemSolving #LUMAInstitute

Did you know the humble 2x2 matrix is more than just a decision-making classic? It's a creative engine for mapping ideas, exploring options, and driving team alignment. A few ways we like to use it: 💡Importance vs. Difficulty: Balance what matters most against what's hardest to do. 💡Risk vs. Reward: Make bold moves with your eyes wide open. 💡Influence vs. Interest: Map out stakeholders to understand who to engage and how. 💡Tangibility vs. Change: Explore how to bring new ideas to life by visualizing their tangibility against the scale of change. No matter your challenge, you can customize the axes in the trusty 2x2 to fit your needs. The magic? It gets everyone aligned fast and turns debate into progress. 🪄 To spark your thinking on new ways to use 2x2s, check out the comments for a few lesser-known Mural templates that put a fresh spin on this flexible framework. And feel free to add your own! 👇 #DesignThinking #Innovation #TeamAlignment #Prioritization #MuralTemplates

✨ "The single most engaging, interactive, and useful training series I've ever attended." Feedback like this perfectly captures what makes the LUMA Practitioner Certification Program so impactful. This isn't your typical training. It's a dynamic, hands-on experience that equips professionals like you with practical tools to foster innovation, solve tough challenges, and lead with confidence. Here's what you can expect: ✅ Engaging, interactive sessions tailored to real-world challenges. ✅ Proven methods to drive creativity and collaboration. ✅ Connections with a diverse community of like-minded professionals. Ready to take your skills to the next level? Join us and become a certified LUMA Practitioner! 🔗 Fall programs enrolling now: https://lnkd.in/eRTKs5nT #ProfessionalGrowth #DesignThinking #HumanCenteredInnovation #LeadershipSkills

🔔 New date alert: LUMA Webinar – Unlock Challenges with Human-Centered Design We’re thrilled to announce the next session of our interactive mini-workshop, designed for anyone curious about LUMA or in the early stages of their human-centered design journey! 🗓️ Wednesday, September 3, 2025 🕐 1pm – 2pm EDT 📍 Microsoft Teams 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/epbcdV7Y During this engaging webinar, you’ll: ✅ Learn how human-centered design can tackle real-world challenges at work ✅ Practice a practical design method to use right away ✅ Network and collaborate with other innovative thinkers 👥 Space is limited to 20 participants. Reserve your spot today and join us for an inspiring hour of creativity and collaboration! Note: This session covers the same content as previous webinars, so it's great for a refresher or for colleagues new to human-centered design! #LUMAInstitute #HumanCenteredDesign #DesignThinking #Innovation #Webinar

Ever feel intimidated when running an interview? You're not alone. In this quick video, we share one of our favorite tips for helping new (or experienced!) interviewers feel more at ease. Remember: You don't need to have a perfectly polished question every time. Check out the video to learn more 🎥👇 #InterviewTips #Facilitation #DesignThinking #HumanCenteredDesign #ProfessionalGrowth

Sometimes, things that seem almost identical at first glance can reveal some surprising differences when you take a closer look. 👀 "What's on Your Radar" and "Bullseye Diagramming" look the same at a glance, but they serve different purposes. Selecting the right method makes all the difference! 📡 Radar is perfect for surfacing a wide range of opinions and quickly collecting input. It lets you see the full landscape and spot patterns together.   🎯 Bullseye helps you zero in on top priorities, guiding the team to consensus about what's most critical to act on right now. Both methods turn complex prioritization into simple, visual decisions – whether you're working in Mural or working in person. Curious about which to use for your next session? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKt-FBKH #Facilitation #Innovation #LUMAInstitute