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Design Meets Business

Persuading Stakeholders, Gaining Influence, and Levelling up Your Design Career, With Ryan Scott (ex Airbnb, Doordash, Salesforce)

Jan 31, 2024
Product and Design leader, Ryan Scott, discusses gaining influence and persuading stakeholders in design careers. He explores the importance of connecting design to business metrics, tailoring tactics to specific environments, and assessing team quality. Ryan also shares insights on his new business, Accelerate Design Company, and the benefits of mentorship and continuous learning.
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  • Connecting design to business metrics enhances credibility and influence.
  • Embracing disruptive changes can lead to significant improvements in product design.

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The importance of stakeholder management and business skills in mid-career

In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the significance of stakeholder management, communication skills, storytelling, and business understanding in the middle of one's career. The theory presented is that there is a lack of resources to help people bridge the gap in these areas. Design discipline is highlighted as a crucial element in building great products, and more companies are recognizing its importance. The episode explores the need for designers to develop business skills to have more influence and meaningful careers.

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