It might be tough to hear, but the hardest part of activities such as Equiry by Design is ensuring that the work done by the groups is… actually used. The success of the activity in fact is measured not only by the creativity and collaboration it fosters during the event but also by the real-world […]
Day 3 is the culmination of the collaborative efforts made during the event. After two days of intense discussions, brainstorming, and design work, Day 3 focuses on finalizing the concepts developed by the participants and presenting them to the wider group. This day is all about refining the ideas into coherent proposals, effectively communicating these […]
Day 2 of the Enquiry by Design activity, that we’re seeing step by step, is where the collaborative design and problem-solving process truly begins to take shape. After the foundational work on Day 1—where participants were introduced to the project’s context, heard from key stakeholders, and possibly participated in a site visit—the focus now shifts […]
Let’s continue our Step-By-Step analysis of an Enquiry by Design process and let’s see what Day 1 might be about: setting the context, framing the problem and launching the initial discussions. The first day is critical for setting the tone, context, and foundation for the entire event, and it serves as an opportunity to introduce […]
Do you know Minecraft? I’m sure you do. As a popular sandbox video game, it allows players to explore, create, and interact within a blocky, procedurally generated 3D world. Players can gather resources, craft items, build structures, and engage in various gameplay modes, including survival and creative modes. In case you’re wondering, a sandbox video […]
Brainstorming sessions are inherently chaotic, making them a prime opportunity to apply antifragile thinking. Let’s see how. Welcome Wild Ideas. Antifragility thrives on diversity of thought. Encourage team members to share bold, unconventional ideas, even if they seem impractical. Sometimes, these outlandish ideas reveal insights that lead to breakthroughs. Stress Test Ideas. Once ideas are […]
Teams that thrive under pressure, learn from mistakes, and emerge stronger from challenges are antifragile, but how do you create the right environment for these qualities to emerge? Encourage Autonomy and Decentralization. In antifragile systems, decision-making needs to be decentralized as it happens in Scrum. Giving your team the autonomy to make decisions empowers them […]
Fail Fast refers to the idea of experimenting quickly and reaching failure points as early as possible. By failing fast, you avoid wasting time and resources on approaches that don’t work. The quicker you identify what doesn’t work, the sooner you can pivot and try something new. Fail Forward emphasizes learning from failure and using […]
Yesterday we introduced the concept of Antifragility. Today let’s see some principles of using it in innovation, particularly digital innovation which thrives on disruption. Embrace Uncertainty: companies that drive digital innovation often face volatility. By embracing uncertainty rather than fearing it, you allow space for creativity and evolution. For example, digital products like Instagram started […]
Antifragility is a concept that goes beyond mere resilience (the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape, which came to signify the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties) and robustness (the ability to withstand or overcome adverse conditions or rigorous testing without changing one’s shape). Both are overused […]