
#12: Peter Merholz (Adaptive Path, Org Design for Design Orgs) on org design and ethics
Progression Podcast
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The Evolution of Design Leadership
This chapter examines the changing roles of design professionals, emphasizing the need for interpersonal and leadership skills over traditional design competencies. It discusses the balance between maintaining the essence of design and the pressures of organizational structures, alongside the challenges of measuring non-technical skills. The conversation reflects on historical design leaders and the evolution of design organizations in relation to other business functions, advocating for a more integrated and human-centric approach in organizational design.
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