Here is a selection of resources for further exploration to get better at investigating ideas and developing a constructively critical mindset.
RESOURCE GUIDE
- Want to find out more about Design Thinking? Go to this great article on Forbes website for more information: www.forbes.com/sites/reuvencohen/2014/03/31/design-thinking-a-unified-framework-for-innovation/
- Learn from the experts in this 90-minute crash course in Design Thinking from Stanford University d.school: https://dschool.stanford.edu/dgift/
- Want to know more about the Three Horizons? Explore Paul Hobcraft’s site, which has lots of great information and resources: www.agilityinnovation.com/index.php/unique-value-propositions/three-horizon-methodology
- Strategyzer’s website is excellent for helping you to design a value proposition and business model: https://strategyzer.com
- This is a great resource for developing value propositions: https://conversionxl.com/value-proposition-examples-how-to-create/
- Some good examples of value propositions and why they work: www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2016/04/27/value-proposition-examples
- Some inspiring examples of Design Thinking from Japan: https://econsultancy.com/blog/68443-13-inspiring-examples-of-design-thinking-from-japan/
- The story of Airbnb and how they used a Design Thinking approach: http://firstround.com/review/How-design-thinking-transformed-Airbnb-from-failing-startup-to-billion-dollar-business/
- What’s your Inquiry Quotient? Try this short test at: http://amorebeautifulquestion.com/whats-your-inquiry-quotient-quiz/
- Have a browse of Warren Berger’s site for useful content, insight and inspiration on questioning: http://amorebeautifulquestion.com
FURTHER READING
Great books on questioning
Berger, W. (2016) A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas. Bloomsbury USA.
Rothstein, D. and Santana, L. (2011) Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask their Own Questions. Harvard Education Press.
Schein, E. (2013) Humble Enquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Sobel, A. and Panas, J. (2012) Power Questions. John Wiley & Sons.
Stock, G. (2013) The Book of Questions. Workman Publishing.
Vogt, E. E., Brown, J. and Isaacs, D. (2003) The Art of Powerful Questions, Catalysing Insight, Innovation and Action. Whole System Associates.
Methodologies and tools
Baghai, M., Coley, S. and White, D. (2000) The Alchemy of Growth: Practical Insights for Building the Enduring Enterprise. Basic Books.
Brown, T. (2009) Change by Design. Harper Business.
de Bono, E. (2000) Six Thinking Hats. Penguin.
Mortee, I. (2013) Design Thinking for Strategic Innovation: What They Can’t Teach You at Business Or Design School. John Wiley & Sons.
Osterwalder, A. and Pigneur, Y. (2010) Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers and Challengers. John Wiley & Sons.
Ries, E. (2011) The Lean Startup: How Constant Innovation Creates Radically Successful Businesses. Portfolio Penguin.
Smith, A., Osterwalder, A., Bernarda, G., Papadakos, T. and Pigneur, Y. (2014) Value Proposition Design: How to Create Products and Services Customers Want. John Wiley & Sons.
Stickdom, M. (2014) This Is Service Design Thinking: Basics – Tools - Cases. Bis Publishers.
Leadership and culture
Bungay Stanier, M. (2016) The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever. Box of Crayons Press.
Giudice, M. and Ireland, C. (2013) Rise of the DEO: Leadership by Design (Voices That Matter). New Riders.
Tennant Snider, N. and Duarte, D. (2008) Unleashing Innovation: How Whirlpool Transformed an Industry. Wiley.