"The Design Conductors" - Rachel Posman & John Calhoun

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"The Design Conductors" - Act 01 - Scene 11 – Rachel Posman & John Calhoun

https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/design-operations/
In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Posman and John Calhoun, leading experts in Design Operations, to discuss their new book, The Design Conductor. Together, we explore the essential role of Design Ops in bridging design and operational strategy, highlighting its value across varying stages of team maturity, even in today’s challenging economic landscape.

Takeaways:

• Design ops is essential regardless of team size or maturity.
• The intersection of design and operations creates a harmonious workflow.
• The book serves as a much-needed resource for design operations practitioners.
• Understanding the signals of change is crucial for design ops practitioners.
• Design ops can help navigate both growth and contraction in teams.
• The journey from soloist to symphony reflects the growth of design teams.
• Design ops practitioners must focus on what the design team needs.
• The book includes insights from various voices in the design ops community.
• Design maturity impacts the approach to design operations.
• There are multiple paths for growth in design roles beyond management. Design Ops skills are applicable across various operational disciplines.
• Leading with values is essential for effective Design Ops.
• Inclusion in teams leads to better product outcomes.
• Healthy friction in teams can enhance decision-making.
• Adapting frameworks is crucial for different team needs.
• Change management is a core aspect of Design Ops.
• DesignOps is fundamentally about design processes.
• AI can automate routine tasks in Design Ops.
• Collaboration between design and operations creates real value.
• Understanding the influence of team dynamics is vital.

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