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“Always keeps humans at the center of creativity.” Matthieu Lorrain reminds us what really matters as AI transforms the creative process. Watch this moment from our latest Creative Confidence episode and get the full recap: ideo.in/3HtM5Rm

How do you stay rooted in real human needs when technology keeps accelerating? See how Grace approaches emerging tech with a human-first mindset. ideo.in/3F46WcV

Mina’s already hosted her first episode of the Creative Confidence Podcast, but if you haven’t met her yet, this quick conversation with IDEO CEO Derek Robson is the perfect intro. Hear what drives her, what creative confidence means to her, and what she’s hoping to bring.

🚨 Happening today! Join us live 10AM PT / 1PM ET for a conversation with Grace Hwang—former IDEO associate partner and most recently GM of Design & UX Research for Mixed Reality at Microsoft. ideo.in/4i4NQkn

Enrollment closes TONIGHT (April 9th at 11:59pm PT) for our NEW 8-week AI x Design Thinking Certificate. Sign up for our other 11 cohort courses by April 15. We hope to see you in class! ideo.in/3G0ZijD

Introducing the new voice of the Creative Confidence Podcast – @IDEO’s Head of New Ventures, Mina Seetharaman! In a special episode, IDEO CEO Derek Robson sat down with Mina to learn more about her journey to creative confidence Learn more about Mina. ideo.in/43Frkv3

Our new AI x Design Thinking Certificate Program is a great starting point for building a design thinking skill set in the context of today’s ever-evolving technology landscape. For a limited time, save $300 when you enroll by April 9th. ideo.in/4jpuB6r

Learn the foundational skills and mindsets of design thinking, and how to pair them with AI tools, in our new AI x Design Thinking Certificate Program. Learn more at ideo.in/4l6Pll4

Whether you’re new to these topics or looking to deepen your knowledge, we hope these resources will spark ideas and give you tools to bring back to your team. Find the list here: ideo.in/4bx7a8t What resources would you add to this list?

If you’re craving a reliable, adaptable approach to problem-solving and you’ve been curious about how to tap into the potential of AI, check out our new AI x Design Thinking Certificate Program. ideo.in/4ijFOVH

In this Creative Confidence Podcast conversation, Melanie Bell-Mayeda introduced IDEO’s levers of change framework, an IDEO-adapted version of Jay Galbraith’s Star Model™ framework. ideo.in/3QZI4FA

NEW from IDEO U: Our 8-week AI x Design Thinking Certificate Program. Limited-time offer: Save $300 when you enroll by April 9th. Enroll now to save your spot! ideo.in/41FTD9N

Curious about Melanie Bell-Mayeda and her work at Google? Check out her LinkedIn profile to dive deeper into her expertise in change leadership and UX strategy: linkedin.com/in/melanie-bel…

We’re live! Join us for a conversation with Melanie Bell-Mayeda, Director of UX, Program & Operations for Search UX at Google. Learn how to lead through uncertainty, keep your team aligned, and build trust in times of change. ideo.in/4idX52d

Join us this Thursday for a FREE 45-minute live webcast with Melanie Bell-Mayeda from Google. Discover her human-centered approach to change leadership and get practical tips to keep your team aligned. RSVP now ideo.in/4idX52d

By automating research & surfacing insights, AI helps leaders design with greater clarity & impact. Explore how AI + design thinking intersect to drive innovation. Read more in our guide: ideo.in/41cXQ5Q (2/2)

At the heart of design thinking is human-centered design—understanding people deeply to create solutions that truly resonate. AI doesn’t replace empathy—it enhances it. (1/2)

This practice helps us gain awareness of our limiting beliefs and direct attention to them. You'll start to notice the patterns you have around a limiting belief and all the ways it affects how you show up as a leader. To learn more visit ideo.in/4gvmMtW (3/3)

To identify limiting beliefs, Bonnie Wan, Author of the Life Brief, says to reflect on moments of doubt or resistance. These often begin with phrases like I can’t, I’m not, or They won’t. (2/3)

Limiting beliefs often stem from societal expectations, cultural norms, or personal experiences. These internalized narratives—such as “Leaders must have all the answers”—can prevent us from going after what we truly want. (1/3)