Progression Podcast #12: Peter Merholz (Adaptive Path, Org Design for Design Orgs) on org design and ethics
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May 28, 2019 
Peter Merholz, co-founder of Adaptive Path and co-author of Org Design for Design Orgs, dives into the evolution of design leadership. He shares his journey from anthropology to design, emphasizing user-centered design and effective team management. The discussion covers ethical challenges designers face and the responsibilities of navigating organizational dynamics. Peter also reflects on communication skills within design, the importance of storytelling in presentations, and the potential for integrating design with broader business structures.
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Peter's Career Journey
- Peter Merholz transitioned from anthropology to web development and then to design leadership.
- Founding Adaptive Path and leading design at Groupon shaped his insights on scaling design orgs.
Start Presentations with Stories
- Start talks with concrete cases before theory to engage audiences effectively.
- Remember you know your material better than your audience when speaking publicly.
Share Unique Views and Embrace Critique
- Put out original takes missing in your industry by writing blog posts or speaking up.
- Embrace criticism as a tool to improve ideas without taking it personally.