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Decision Rights Are the Work (Part 2)

Apr 8, 2026

Decision Rights Are the Work (Part 2)

Why design leaders must own decisions, not just shape them, in the AI era

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If You Need Influence, You Don’t Own the Decision

Mar 31, 2026

If You Need Influence, You Don’t Own the Decision

Why Design Leadership Must Move from Persuasion to Authority

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Why Hospitals Are Designed for Survival, Not Health

Mar 26, 2026

Why Hospitals Are Designed for Survival, Not Health

A firsthand look at how hospital systems excel at treating illness but fall short on supporting real recovery...and where design can close the gap.

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Design Your Own Work: Starting a Design Business in the Age of AI

Mar 11, 2026

Design Your Own Work: Starting a Design Business in the Age of AI

Entrepreneurship is surging. AI is lowering the barriers. Designers now have the tools to build companies of one.

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If You Don’t Design the Future, You’ll Get the Default

Feb 25, 2026

If You Don’t Design the Future, You’ll Get the Default

Viral predictions about AI’s impact are forcing a hard look at work, power, and relevance.

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Murderbot Was Right

Feb 18, 2026

Murderbot Was Right

The future of design leadership belongs to those who extend their cognition through coordinated AI agents.

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