Using the Tools of Design Thinking to Increase Belonging

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The feeling peace is understanding for ourselves as individuals, for others in our team. When we notice a place where belonging is low, that might be a moment to take up. And there we want to think broadly about the tools of design. We don't want to be limited to just a particular technology ad wedon't want it's not just about sending an emal to tell people that they belong. That would be using the tool of story telling and communication in conjunction with the tool of space to make a space feel like it's really cuing you, that you belong to.

This week I was delighted to speak with Dr. Susie about her new book: Design for Belonging: How to Build Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communities. We have a wide-ranging discussion on everything from the vital importance of design when developing team-building exercises and curriculums focused on the key role that empathy and belonging have in the modern workplace.

In addition to discussing design basics, we also cover how technology has developed additional barriers toward belonging while increasing the odds of othering co-workers even without our awareness. In conclusion, Susie offers up simple techniques for combating this reality both when working from home and in the office.

Dr. Susie Wise is a design leader with experience in the education, tech, and social sectors. She coaches leaders in equity design and innovation practices. She teaches at the d.school at Stanford. Previously she founded and directed the K12 Lab at the d.school and co-created Liberatory Design.

Susie's new book is Design for Belonging: How to Build Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communities.

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