When you bring design thinking to a hierarchical, competitive, risk-avoidant culture, who needs to change? Sometimes, there's room for everyone to adapt.
If we think of play as "trying out lots and lots of different options to get information about how the world works," then it's an incredibly powerful tool for designers.
I was surprised to find a several dancers who are also designers and developers. I believe there are a few key habits that designers can hone through, or borrow from, dancing.
There are ways to bring a piece of software to life—not all of them good. An RDP identifies the right product to build and the right path to get there.
I was reminded this year to be a student, change attitudes through action, strive for balance, and focus on value delivered rather than work completed.