Matchmaking for Designers

How a blended design team can work together better - activities and organizing principles to foster teamwork and collaboration

1. MATCHMAKING FOR DESIGNERS FEB 2016
2. 2 KELSA HAS A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT BUT FIRST,
3. Create a short dating video of yourself describing what you’re looking for when you want to be in love… with a service. • Video should be 15-45 seconds • Be serious, goofy, fun, funny, whatever floats your boat 3 THE VALENTINE’S DAY CHALLENGE YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT: — REALLY, YOU SHOULD ACCEPT IT —
4. 4 AND NOW, BACK TO… MATCHMAKING FOR DESIGNERS
5. In your teams, move cups from existing orientation to a pyramid with the objects on the table without using your hands 5 PLEASE ASSEMBLE IN THE FOLLOWING TWO TEAMS GROUPS 1 & 3 GROUPS 2 & 4 MATCHMAKING ACTIVITY A
6. Create a structure that will support 100 pennies across the two red cups using the items on the table 6 PLEASE ASSEMBLE IN THE FOLLOWING TWO TEAMS GROUPS 1 & 2 GROUPS 3 & 4 MATCHMAKING ACTIVITY B
7. Create a catapult using the objects on the table that will hurl the gumdrop from one side of the table to the other 7 PLEASE ASSEMBLE IN THE FOLLOWING TWO TEAMS GROUPS 1 & 4 GROUPS 2 & 3 MATCHMAKING ACTIVITY C
8. SO, WHAT JUST HAPPENED? Because most of you were willing to tell me when your birthday is — hint, hint, Roman — your groups were determined by your birthday. More specifically, the season of your birthday - fall, winter, summer, and spring. 8
9. 9 OTHER WAYS TO ORGANIZE GROUPS BRIGGS MYERS GARDNER’S INTELLIGENCE JUNG’S PERSONALITY TYPES AND MANY MORE
10. In addition to technical and design knowledge, we're all people. We have feelings and different ways in which we like to work. 10
11. Let’s look at six general concepts that can create more positive working relationships. 11
12. 1. HOW’S MY APPROACH? IS BEING DIRECT THE BEST PATH? Quick and simple may not be the best way to problem solve. Or maybe it's about if that fire alarm goes off, what is the one thing that you need to tell your team (or a client for that matter)? 12 CREATING MORE POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
13. 2. DO OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS WORK? OR DO I NEED TO BE MORE GUIDED? They can buy time, clarify where another person is coming from and prevent misinterpretation. For instance: “I’m not sure I understand what you’re saying, so could you give me an example?” 13 CREATING MORE POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
14. 3. WHAT DOES MY BODY LANGUAGE SAY? Are you hiding behind your computer or on your phone all the time? Do you make eye contact? These things add up and can hurt your work relationships. 14 CREATING MORE POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
15. 4. LISTEN ACTIVELY Did you ever get the feeling, when talking to someone, that you were really talking to a wall? Your team mate may have heard you but gave no indication of it at all. Avoid that. 15 CREATING MORE POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
16. 4. KEEP LISTENING (ACTIVELY) It's just as important that people be aware that you're listening as it is that you're actually listening — either with a nod, or an "I see," or by paraphrasing the other person's statements. You'll strengthen your own understanding and have a better working relationship. 16 CREATING MORE POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
17. 5. ANTICIPATE GROUP OBJECTIONS & QUESTIONS In The Art of War by Sun Tzu said, "If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles." Not that we want to think of our team (or our clients) as enemies, but we shouldn't fear the process. 17 CREATING MORE POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
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