OUR MUSINGS
Building for Today, Planning for Tomorrow
With today’s economic uncertainty, businesses are inclined to focus on the present instead of the future. The 3 horizons approach shows us how to prioritize the now, with an eye on growth.
The Federal Government Doesn’t just have to Implement CX, They Have to Defend it
CX in the the time of the DOGO
Can Strategic Planning be Fun?
It's that time of year again for strategic planning, but so many people dread it. That is why I’ve reimagined the process to make it faster, more interactive, and, maybe even… fun.
Don’t Hire a Product Manager
Product Managers are the shiny unicorns of today’s tech world. But instead of hiring a Product Manager, here’s a fresh perspective.
Labor Day Contemplation
Let's talk about parenting, umbilical cords, and tattoos—because why not? Here’s a Labor Day weekend edition of random musings
Doing Right by Sustainability
Is there a right way for businesses to “do sustainability?” What comes first, the chicken (business), the egg (environmental efforts), or the….consumer?
Retail Inspiration from a Museum
An inspiring immersive experience that blends digital and physical worlds, Planet Word in Washington DC is a hotbed of inspiration for retail. I can’t help but share a few fun imaginings.
How to Break Free from Tech-Driven Fads
AI is everywhere. It may feel tempting, or even urgent for organizations and brands to “get on it” now. But we need to shift the spotlight from tech as solution to tech as toolkit.
Design-thinking isn’t dead, the conditions have just changed
I’m jumping on the bandwagon to discuss the perceived “death of design-thinking,” brought on by the recent IDEO layoffs. A changed industry perhaps, but dead– no.
Experimentation: A Scary, Savvy Business Strategy
Does the word “experimentation” in a business context sense freak you out? If so, you’re not alone. But there are some key reasons that businesses, nonprofits and startups should apply this strategy.
How Will Our Children Eat?
As an innovation strategist, I'm always thinking about the future and what's next. What's top of mind for me right now? Fake Meat. Here’s why.
Things I Learned From Friends
Officially back from maternity leave and excited to be using my brain again. I’ve got some random musings about social media algorithms, revived fashion trends, butt mouth and lost food with Door Dash.