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Understand How Fiefdoms can Destroy Company Culture

In Medieval Europe, and elsewhere, it was a wild time where many countries were not as fully formed as they are today. Borders changed with the prevailing winds of ravaging warlords.

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Māori Maps Brings Marae to the World

Well at least up to the front gate. As is tradition, you have to be invited in to visit a marae.

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Culture is how you handle conflict

In an organisation, culture isn’t the absence of conflict — it’s how conflict is handled. Every group will have friction; culture determines if that becomes toxic or transformative.

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The best way to lead is to follow

Use influence by listening rather than control to lead by following.

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What is a UX Retrospective?

A good UX retrospective involves a structured reflection on a completed project or sprint, focusing on identifying what went well, what didn’t, and how to improve future work. 

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What are you most afraid to do? Do that first

Lean into your fears and don’t be afraid to suck. How can you be brave and not be afraid of sucking?

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Design fatigue is real

Hype waves and economic stresses distract companies from working on valuable projects, and cause design fatigue.