The Berkeley Innovation Group 💡

Putting three BIG values into action! 🚀 Check out our "BIG Why" now 👉 biginnovates.com/services. #innovation #designthinking #innovationculture #innovationstrategy #strategy #corporateinnovation

It’s no secret: Organizations with an efficient hiring process have a competitive advantage. @Gartner_inc reinforces this: 64% of IT executives say tech talent shortage is hurting their adoption of emerging technologies. #designthinking #innovation #strategy

How different would your hiring process look if it was “user-centric?” #designthinking #innovation #strategy

We believe user journeys are a great tool to understand the current hiring processes, then seek the "why behind the what” or insights that generate user-centered solutions. #designthinking #innovation #strategy

A CHRO reached out to us: “Hiring tech talent is one of our biggest challenges. Can design thinking help us?” #designthinking #innovation #strategy

Amazon already knows a lot about us but the acquisition of One Medical might take it to a new level by: Vertically integrating the #humanexperience. Read more in our latest blog post, as we speculate how companies could reimagine the human experience: berk.ly/3PIsNH2

52% of CEOs say they'll start a new line of business over the next 2-3 years to ensure growth, according to The Conference Board. It’s no secret: expanding an existing product line into new areas is a challenging task. #innovation #designthinking #strategy

For example, the financial industry is experiencing disruption as money and possessions shift into the digital world. What about an "NFT appraiser," to work alongside your “in-house hacker?” What new roles lie ahead for your industry? #designthinking #futureofwork #innovation

Does your firm have an "in-house hacker?" According to WSJ, the jobs of the future will track customers’ migration to #digital and #virtual worlds. Nefarious players are always seeking the weakness in any transition.

#Sustainability begins with a transformation of people, not new technologies. Our series of mini-cases allow teams to use design thinking in search of solutions in pursuit of the UN Sustainable Business Goals. Like this post, we will DM you the link for your feedback. #SDG

#Sustainability efforts require fundamental behavior changes. 🌱 Reducing meat consumption 🌱 Eliminating single-use plastics 🌱 Adopting sustainable energy behavior All of the above is only possible if individuals change their behaviors. #designthinking #sustainability

After a direct experience with severe, climate-related events — extreme heat, wildfire, or drought – people are more likely to become #sustainability standard-setters. It is more difficult to act if the consequences are not right in front of us. #designthinking

Why? Our series of mini-cases allow teams to use design thinking in search of solutions in pursuit of the UN Sustainable Business Goals. Like this post, we will DM you the link for your feedback. #designthinking #innovation #sustainability #wastezero #alternativeenergy #SDG

#Sustainability efforts require time, effort, or both: 🌱 Insulating your home 🌱 Investing in energy-efficient technology 🌱 Switching off appliances rather than leaving them on standby Yet, many people shoulder the burden for the greater good. Why? #designthinking #SDG

Our series of mini-cases allow teams to use design thinking in search of solutions in pursuit of the UN Sustainable Business Goals. Like this post, we will DM you the link for your feedback.

We believe design thinking is the best mindset and process to uncover this end. Diverging to understand both sides' motivation, then co-creating a shared future.

Picture a Venn Diagram: ⚡on the left, executives with #sustainability goals, ⚡on the right, users with established behaviors. The overlapping area between the circles represents the #wickedproblem,” aligning top-down goals with bottom-up motivations. #SDG

⚠️ You cannot clearly define the problem facing your organization, ⚠️ Everyone has an opinion on the causes, and ⚠️ All the solutions on the table create more confusion. If you feel like you’ve encountered any of the above, it means that you are facing a #wickedproblem.

Exploring new ideas and maintaining forward progress are balancing act that leads to breakthrough innovation. How? Decentralize leadership by delegating trust. #innovation #designthinking #strategy

Said no one ever: “The customer and their needs are not a priority for our organization.” How do you ensure that #users are at the center of your #strategy? Try our assessment to gauge your organization’s preparedness to respond to #disruption: berk.ly/3OU7QbY

Why do we want innovations yet fear change? Without trust, transparency, and resources, change breeds fear and innovation will not occur. But, there is “a better way.” #innovation #designthinking #strategy