PPP #22: You are not a genius

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Strategy One at a time. While it might be tempting on a busy day, multitasking doesn‘t do you (or the task) any favours. Tasks are like tennis balls: if someone throws one at you,...

PPP #21: Why silence is O.K.

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Facilitation Don’t fill the gaps. In a workshop environment, you’ll probably ask people to engage with new thoughts and ideas. Don’t panic if this leads to silence! People need time to process new information...

PPP #20: The best tool for improvement

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Create a culture of feedback. The best tool for improvement is honest, humble feedback. Nurture your team by coming together regularly to reflect on how to improve. A culture of feedback is only...

PPP #19: Your opinions mean nothing

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Facilitation Finding your way as a group. Need to make a group decision? Draw a map. No, really. Map-building workshops are great for creating a visual representation of the diverse perspectives you’re likely to...

PPP #18: Want to know a secret?

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Go deep. Have you ever had a deep conversation with someone and walked away feeling energised? To be a good leader, you should have these sorts of conversations all the time. How? Simple....

PPP #17: Show value, it’s all in the eyes, admit when you don't know

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Strategy Show value. When explaining a strategy to a team member, show how they will contribute to the overall plan. A team member with a clear understanding of their role within your strategy will...

PPP #16: User decisions, taking action, allowing vulnerability

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett UX Let your users decide. Don't tie your ego to one idea.Test many designs, understand the results and adapt accordingly.The best design will be the one your users prefer - not the one you...

PPP #15: Spaces, purpose, observance, psychology, knowledge.

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett To celebrate the release of our Beta Deck Program, we've asked our Deck authors to give their best advice in their chosen field: Idea Generation Wild spaces inspire. Cai Lun standardised papermaking in...

PPP #14: Chasing trends, offering practical benefits, a quick ethics test.

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Design Be aware of trends but never chase them. Yes, staying up to date with the latest design trends in your industry is important. BUT this should not be at the expense of your...

PPP #13: Seek inspiration, a simple pitch, no bizspeak.

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Design Seek inspiration, reject imitation. Imitation might be flattering, but it leads to dull and overused designs.Don’t imitate — analyse! What is it about the design that has inspired you? Once you figure that...

PPP #12: Context, stat stories, problem seeds.

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Design Context is king. You could have created the best design ever, but it will never be approved if you can’t explain your design choices and the problem it’s solving.. You need context. What...

PPP #11: a UX secret, “The Best” Myth, Iterative Strategy.

Here is this week’s Pip’s Practical Prompts brought to you by Tom Kerwin, author of the upcoming Pip Deck: Research Tactics. Design A secret of UX design is this quote: “Remember: when people tell you something's wrong or doesn't...