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Navigating Ambiguity

Author : Andrea Small
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 1984857967
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (848 download)

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Download or read book Navigating Ambiguity written by Andrea Small and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thought-provoking guide to help you lean in to the discomfort of the unknown to turn creative opportunities into intentional design, from Stanford University's world-renowned d.school. “Navigating Ambiguity reminds us not to run from uncertainty but rather see it as a defining moment of opportunity.”—Yves Béhar, Founder and CEO, fuseproject A design process presents a series of steps, but in real life, it rarely plays out this neatly. Navigating Ambiguity underscores how the creative process isn’t formulaic. This book shows you how to surrender control by being adaptable, curious, and unbiased as well as resourceful, tenacious, and courageous. Designers and educators Andrea Small and Kelly Schmutte use humor and clear steps to help you embrace uncertainty as you approach a creative project. First, they explain how the brain works and why it defaults to certainty. Then they show you how to let go of the need for control and instead employ a flexible strategy that relies on the balance between acting and adapting, and the give-and-take between opposing approaches to make your way to your goal. Beautiful cut-paper artwork illustrations offer ways to rethink creative work without hitting the usual roadblocks. The result is a more open and satisfying journey from assignment or idea to finished product.

Embracing Ambiguity

Author : Michael Edmondson
Publisher : Business Expert Press
ISBN 13 : 1637421729
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (374 download)

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Download or read book Embracing Ambiguity written by Michael Edmondson and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embracing Ambiguity fills a tremendous need in today’s chaotic marketplace by providing a timely, impactful, and relevant self-directed training program designed to enhance the essential skills employees need to embrace today’s ambiguity. By engaging in self-directed learning employees will increase their self-awareness, further their sense of the world around them, and reflect on the intersection of the two. Required reading for individuals from small-to-medium sized businesses, large corporations, non-profit organizations, and government offices, Embracing Ambiguity offers employers and employees alike a valuable resource to use as they chart a course forward in a post-pandemic marketplace.

Strategic Ambiguities

Author : Eric M. Eisenberg
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1452238642
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (522 download)

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Download or read book Strategic Ambiguities written by Eric M. Eisenberg and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2006-12-07 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategic Ambiguities: Essays on Communication, Organization, and Identity is a provocative journey through the development of a new aesthetics of communication that rejects all fundamentalisms and embraces a contingent world-view. Author Eric M. Eisenberg both collects and reflects on over two decades of his writing to provide important personal, historical, and theoretical context.

Design Attitude

Author : Kamil Michlewski
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317152581
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (171 download)

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Download or read book Design Attitude written by Kamil Michlewski and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-09 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design Attitude is a book for those who want to scratch beneath the surface and explore the impact design and designers have in organisations. It offers an alternative view on the sources of success and competitive advantage of companies such as Apple, where design plays a leading role. It sheds light on the cultural dynamics within organisations, where professional designers have a significant presence and influence. At its heart, the book asks a question: what is the nature of designers’ contribution that is truly unique to them as professionals? To answer this deceptively simple question the author combines a multitude of hours of ethnographic study inside the design community; in-depth interviews with executives and designers from Apple, IDEO, Wolff Olins, Philips Design, and Nissan Design; and a follow-up quantitative study. Since the author comes from a management and not a design background, the book offers a different perspective to most publications in the area of Design Thinking. It is a mirror held up to the community, rather than a voice from within. Design Attitude makes the compelling argument that looking at the type of the culture designers produce, rather than the type of processes or products they create, is potentially a more fruitful way of profiling the impact of design in organisations. With design being recognised as an important strategic framework by companies, not-for-profit organisations, and governments alike, this book is a distinct and timely contribution to the debate.

Critical and Creative Thinking

Author : Robert DiYanni
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118955404
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book Critical and Creative Thinking written by Robert DiYanni and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-23 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critical and Creative Thinking: A Guide for Teachers revealsways to develop a capacity to think both critically and creativelyin practical and productive ways. Explains why critical and creative thinking complement eachother with clear examples Provides a practical toolkit of cognitive techniques forgenerating and evaluating ideas using both creative and criticalthinking Enriches the discussion of creative and critical intersectionswith brief “inter-chapters” based on the thinkinghabits of Leonardo da Vinci Offers an overview of current trends in critical and creativethinking, with applications across a spectrum of disciplines

Ecoambiguity

Author : Karen Thornber
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 0472028146
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Ecoambiguity written by Karen Thornber and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: East Asian literatures are famous for celebrating the beauties of nature and depicting people as intimately connected with the natural world. But in fact, because the region has a long history of transforming and exploiting nature, much of the fiction and poetry in the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages portrays people as damaging everything from small woodlands to the entire planet. These texts seldom talk about environmental crises straightforwardly. Instead, like much creative writing on degraded ecosystems, they highlight what Karen Laura Thornber calls ecoambiguity—the complex, contradictory interactions between people and the nonhuman environment. Ecoambiguity is the first book in any language to analyze Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese literary treatments of damaged ecosystems. Thornber closely examines East Asian creative portrayals of inconsistent human attitudes, behaviors, and information concerning the environment and takes up texts by East Asians who have been translated and celebrated around the world, including Gao Xingjian, Ishimure Michiko, Jiang Rong, and Ko Un, as well as fiction and poetry by authors little known even in their homelands. Ecoambiguity addresses such environmental crises as deforesting, damming, pollution, overpopulation, species eradication, climate change, and nuclear apocalypse. This book opens new portals of inquiry in both East Asian literatures and ecocriticism (literature and environment studies), as well as in comparative and world literature.

Thinking for Primary Writing

Author : Adrian Copping
Publisher : Critical Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1915713226
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (157 download)

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Download or read book Thinking for Primary Writing written by Adrian Copping and published by Critical Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-08 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the author's personal experience, this book provides a deeper understanding of how children experience the writing process in primary school. The framework termed 'think for writing' purports that training children in creative writing and providing creative thinking opportunities can develop their writing and improve their confidence in writing. Aimed at all teachers and trainees, it examines each element of the framework: the thinking environment, task design, training creative thinking, the building blocks of the writing process, and developing children's creative self-efficacy. This range of ideas and approaches across all elements of the writing process that teachers can adapt, adopt and apply to their own practice. This book also demonstrates that a lot of the key work in developing writing is done in between the building blocks of the writing process. This work in the gaps includes process feedback and feedback on the application of ideas. Ultimately, this book provides a resource for teachers to develop their writing pedagogy and children's outcomes whilst meeting National curriculum for England and Wales requirements and demands of standardised testing. Teachers can feel a lot more assured when designing units of work in primary English with this helpful framework, that provides them with this knowledge and details on how to apply it.

Applied Philosophy for Health Professions Education

Author : Megan E. L. Brown
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811915121
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (119 download)

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Download or read book Applied Philosophy for Health Professions Education written by Megan E. L. Brown and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book increases the accessibility of philosophical concepts to a wider audience within medical education, translating ‘knowing’ to ‘doing.’ It prompts health professions educators and researchers to consider the dynamics and structure of contemporary issues within health professions education in new, philosophical ways. Through considering the practical implications of applying philosophical concepts to contemporary issues, the book recommends avenues for further research and pedagogical change. Individual educators are considered, with practice points for teaching generated within each chapter. Readers will acquire practical ways in which they can change their own practice or pedagogy that align with the new insight offered through our philosophical analysis. These practical recommendations may be systemic in nature, but the authors of this book also offer micro-level recommendations for practitioners that can be considered as ways to improve individual approaches to education and research.

The Visionary Leader

Author : Sushil Kumar Singh, Divyansh Singh
Publisher : Notion Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (923 download)

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Download or read book The Visionary Leader written by Sushil Kumar Singh, Divyansh Singh and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into a realm of transformative leadership with "The Visionary Leader." In an era defined by constant evolution, this indispensable guide propels you beyond the conventional, unveiling the secrets of visionary leadership. Navigate the currents of change with adeptness, ignite innovation within your team, and master the art of steering through uncertainty. Delve into the distinctive qualities and proven strategies that distinguish visionary leaders. From fostering collaboration to inspiring groundbreaking ideas, this book unravels the blueprint for leadership that transcends the ordinary. Gain insights into the mindset and actions that propel leaders into uncharted territories, turning challenges into unprecedented opportunities. "The Visionary Leader" is not just a manual; it's a call to action. Learn to craft a vision that captivates and transforms, leading your team towards a future defined by progress and success. Are you prepared to step into the forefront of leadership with purpose, driving positive change in every step? Your journey to becoming a visionary leader begins now.

Winds of Change

Author : Felicity Harrow
Publisher : Bookademy
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Winds of Change written by Felicity Harrow and published by Bookademy. This book was released on with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the transformative journey of unleashing your creativity with “Winds of Change”. This insightful book explores the multifaceted aspects of creativity, guiding readers through strategies to overcome obstacles, embrace their unique talents, and cultivate a mindset primed for innovation. From unlocking the power of imagination to navigating the fear of judgment, each chapter offers practical techniques and inspiring anecdotes to ignite the creative spark within. Discover how creativity fuels personal growth, fosters collaboration, and propels success in every aspect of life. Whether you're an aspiring artist, entrepreneur, or simply seeking to reignite your passion, “Winds of Change” is your companion to unlocking the boundless potential of your creative spirit.

The Ethics of Ambiguity

Author : Simone de Beauvoir
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1504054210
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book The Ethics of Ambiguity written by Simone de Beauvoir and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the groundbreaking author of The Second Sex comes a radical argument for ethical responsibility and freedom. In this classic introduction to existentialist thought, French philosopher Simone de Beauvoir’s The Ethics of Ambiguity simultaneously pays homage to and grapples with her French contemporaries, philosophers Jean-Paul Sartre and Maurice Merleau-Ponty, by arguing that the freedoms in existentialism carry with them certain ethical responsibilities. De Beauvoir outlines a series of “ways of being” (the adventurer, the passionate person, the lover, the artist, and the intellectual), each of which overcomes the former’s deficiencies, and therefore can live up to the responsibilities of freedom. Ultimately, de Beauvoir argues that in order to achieve true freedom, one must battle against the choices and activities of those who suppress it. The Ethics of Ambiguity is the book that launched Simone de Beauvoir’s feminist and existential philosophy. It remains a concise yet thorough examination of existence and what it means to be human.

Peace, Complexity, Visuality

Author : Rasmus Bellmer
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031382188
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (313 download)

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Download or read book Peace, Complexity, Visuality written by Rasmus Bellmer and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Empathy and Ethics

Author : Magnus Englander
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538154110
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Empathy and Ethics written by Magnus Englander and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors offer a phenomenological reflection on the problem of the interconnection between empathy and ethics; essential reading for professionals and scholars of philosophy, psychiatry, health science, psychology, and sociology.

Catastrophe and Systemic Change: Learning from the Grenfell Tower Fire and Other Disasters

Author : Gill Kernick
Publisher : Do Sustainability
ISBN 13 : 1913019306
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Catastrophe and Systemic Change: Learning from the Grenfell Tower Fire and Other Disasters written by Gill Kernick and published by Do Sustainability. This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Grenfell Tower tragedy was the worst residential fire in London since World War II. It killed seventy-two people in the richest borough of one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Like other catastrophic events before it and since, it has the power to bring about lasting change. But will it? The historical evidence is weighed against ‘lessons being learned’ in a meaningful or enduring way. In an attempt to understand why, despite enormous efforts, we persistently fail to learn from catastrophic events, this book uses the details of the Grenfell fire as a case study to consider why we don’t learn and what it would take to enable real systemic change. The book explores the myths, the key challenges and the conditions that inhibit learning, and it identifies opportunities to positively disrupt the status quo. It offers an accessible model for systemic change, not as a definitive solution but rather as a framework to evoke reflection, enquiry and proper debate. Catastrophe and Systemic Change is a must-read book for a wide range of readers including those interested in change management, leadership, policy-making, law, housing, construction and public safety.

Our Beloved Kin

Author : Lisa Brooks
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300231113
Total Pages : 521 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Our Beloved Kin written by Lisa Brooks and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling and original recovery of Native American resistance and adaptation to colonial America With rigorous original scholarship and creative narration, Lisa Brooks recovers a complex picture of war, captivity, and Native resistance during the “First Indian War” (later named King Philip’s War) by relaying the stories of Weetamoo, a female Wampanoag leader, and James Printer, a Nipmuc scholar, whose stories converge in the captivity of Mary Rowlandson. Through both a narrow focus on Weetamoo, Printer, and their network of relations, and a far broader scope that includes vast Indigenous geographies, Brooks leads us to a new understanding of the history of colonial New England and of American origins. Brooks’s pathbreaking scholarship is grounded not just in extensive archival research but also in the land and communities of Native New England, reading the actions of actors during the seventeenth century alongside an analysis of the landscape and interpretations informed by tribal history.

Ethnographic Thinking

Author : Jay Hasbrouck
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 104000864X
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Ethnographic Thinking written by Jay Hasbrouck and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-04-12 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of Ethnographic Thinking: From Method to Mindset serves as a primer for practitioners who want to apply ethnography to real-world challenges and commercial ventures. Building on the first edition, each chapter now includes a section focusing on practical advice to help readers activate key insights in their work. The book’s premise — that the thought processes and patterns ethnographers develop through their practice have strategic value beyond consumer insights — remains the same. Using real-world examples, Hasbrouck demonstrates how a more holistic view of an organization can help it benefit from a deeper understanding of its offerings within dynamic cultural contexts. In doing so, he argues that ethnographic thinking helps organizations increase appreciation for openness and exploration, hone interpretive skills, and cultivate holistic thinking; allowing them to broaden perspectives, challenge assumptions, and cross-pollinate ideas between differing viewpoints. Ethnographic Thinking: From Method to Mindset is essential reading for managers and strategists who want to tap into the full potential that an ethnographic perspective offers, as well as those searching more broadly for new ways to innovate. It will also be of value to students and practitioners of applied ethnography, as well as professionals who would like to optimize the value of ethnographic thinking in their organizations.

Nonsense

Author : Jamie Holmes
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0385348398
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book Nonsense written by Jamie Holmes and published by Crown. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illuminating look at the surprising upside of ambiguity—and how, properly harnessed, it can inspire learning, creativity, even empathy Life today feels more overwhelming and chaotic than ever. Whether it’s a confounding work problem or a faltering relationship or an unclear medical diagnosis, we face constant uncertainty. And we’re continually bombarded with information, much of it contradictory. Managing ambiguity—in our jobs, our relationships, and daily lives—is quickly becoming an essential skill. Yet most of us don’t know where to begin. As Jamie Holmes shows in Nonsense, being confused is unpleasant, so we tend to shutter our minds as we grasp for meaning and stability, especially in stressful circumstances. We’re hard-wired to resolve contradictions quickly and extinguish anomalies. This can be useful, of course. When a tiger is chasing you, you can’t be indecisive. But as Nonsense reveals, our need for closure has its own dangers. It makes us stick to our first answer, which is not always the best, and it makes us search for meaning in the wrong places. When we latch onto fast and easy truths, we lose a vital opportunity to learn something new, solve a hard problem, or see the world from another perspective. In other words, confusion—that uncomfortable mental place—has a hidden upside. We just need to know how to use it. This lively and original book points the way. Over the last few years, new insights from social psychology and cognitive science have deepened our understanding of the role of ambiguity in our lives and Holmes brings this research together for the first time, showing how we can use uncertainty to our advantage. Filled with illuminating stories—from spy games and doomsday cults to Absolut Vodka’s ad campaign and the creation of Mad Libs—Nonsense promises to transform the way we conduct business, educate our children, and make decisions. In an increasingly unpredictable, complex world, it turns out that what matters most isn’t IQ, willpower, or confidence in what we know. It’s how we deal with what we don’t understand.