Introducing the fantastic Julia Whitney, design leader turned executive coach. She's worked with us for many years, speaking at Leading Design events & hosting online group coaching. Book a 10-week coaching place with Julia starting 17 Sept: leadingdesign.com/coaching/g…@_whitneyand
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Join Sabari Majumdar for a #LeadingDesign London lunchtime conversation and unpack how to be an authentic leader. Sabari will encourage you to develop your own thought frameworks to put into practice, and share some of her learnings as a design leader.
👉leadingdesign.com/conference…
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Our #LeadingDesign London drinks are back!🍸After day 1 of the conference (Wed 6 Nov) we will be serving cocktails & mocktails in the Barbican’s Conservatory from 5pm. The Barbican Brasserie will be open after day 2 (Thurs 7), for those who want to keep the conversation going.
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In our July round-up blog, we share the most clicked links from our @UXLondon, @Clearleft & @LDconf curated links newsletters.
Covering topics such as humane web practices, #Config24, open-source design systems & leadership models for designers. ⤵
clearleft.com/thinking/a-rou…
Join @yaili's hosted lunch table as she discusses why we should stop aiming for a static state of perfection and accept that some things will always be broken. She will explore how you pick up the pieces, move forward, and grow from this process.
👉leadingdesign.com/conference…
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Enjoy this month's newsletter, curated specifically for those leading busy design teams who may not always have the time to read the latest articles for inspiration, insights and current trends.
Read the latest and sign up for future ones here - us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=…
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How can we make #LeadingDesign London more comfortable for you? Whether you're a parent/carer needing facilities for your baby/preschooler, or if you would appreciate a quiet space to collect your thoughts, let us know at events@clearleft.com.
6-7 Nov 2024 | @BarbicanCentre
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Getting here...
🚇 - By tube Barbican, Moorgate, and St Paul's.
🚆- By train Liverpool Street and Farringdon.
🚆 - Bus routes 153, 4, and 56 serve the area.
🚲 - Cycle racks and TfL Cycle Hire available.
🚗 - Car parking can be booked in advance.
leadingdesign.com/conference…
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Leading Design London day two features a stellar lineup of industry-leading speakers, providing further opportunities to learn, connect with your peers and build meaningful relationships...
leadingdesign.com/conference…
ALT "Day two: Thursday 7 Nov. Career storytelling: Elevating your career journey, no matter what happened. Christina Goldschmidt, VP, Product Design, Warner Music Group. Leading Design London. 6-7 Nov 2024."
ALT "Day two: Thursday 7 Nov. In conversation: Planet as primary user. With Ray Ho and Julia Whitney. Leading Design London. 6-7 Nov 2024."
ALT "Day two: Thursday 7 Nov. Creative self-care for leaders: a rewarding investment. Nishat Akhtar, Chief Creative Officer, Instrument. Leading Design London. 6-7 Nov 2024."
ALT "Day two: Thursday 7 Nov. Embracing the pendulum: Navigating the fluid transition between manager and maker. Tom Takigayama, Director of Product Design, Justworks. Leading Design London. 6-7 Nov 2024."
ALT "Day two: Thursday 7 Nov. Finding your authentic superpowers as a design leader. Vuokko Aro, VP of Design, Monzo. Leading Design London. 6-7 Nov 2024."
While I'm no longer actively involved in @LDconf, the design leadership conference and community I started 8 years ago, it's great to see they can still land amazing speakers and pull a great schedule together.
#LD features an array of industry-leading speakers discussing topics to help you tackle some of your most pressing challenges.
The day 1 agenda includes:
- Alastair Simpson on building a culture of craft.
- Fonz Morris discussing collaboration, communication, and conversation.
ALT A dark blue slightly purple geometric background with the following text - Day one: Wednesday 6 Nov - Building a culture of craft - Alastair Simpson VP of Design at Dropbox there's also a Leading Design London logo and the event dates 6-7 Nov 2024
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#LD features an array of industry-leading speakers discussing topics to help you tackle some of your most pressing challenges.
The day 1 agenda includes:
- Alastair Simpson on building a culture of craft.
- Fonz Morris discussing collaboration, communication, and conversation.
ALT A dark blue slightly purple geometric background with the following text - Day one: Wednesday 6 Nov - Building a culture of craft - Alastair Simpson VP of Design at Dropbox there's also a Leading Design London logo and the event dates 6-7 Nov 2024
ALT A dark blue slightly purple geometric background with the following text - Day one: Wednesday 6 Nov - Three c's: collaboration, communication and conversation - Fonz Morris Lead Product Designer at Netflix - There's also a Leading Design London logo and the event dates 6-7 Nov 2024
- Ryan Scott on the ROI of design.
- Will Miner on setting teams up for success during turmoil.
ALT A dark blue slightly purple geometric background with the following text - Day one: Wednesday 6 Nov - Describing the ROI of Design - Ryan Scott Founder at Accelerate Design - There's also a Leading Design London logo and the event dates 6-7 Nov 2024
ALT A dark blue slightly purple geometric background with the following text - Day one: Wednesday 6 Nov - Setting your team up for success in times of turmoil - Will Miner - VP, Product Design at Slack - There's also a Leading Design London logo and the event dates 6-7 Nov 2024
Our online coaching program offers professional executive coaching for mid-to-senior design leaders.
This structured approach helps individuals address personal and professional challenges through 6 intimate group coaching sessions.
Learn more here - leadingdesign.com/coaching
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We're thrilled to have @AskableApp onboard for #LDLondon!
Equip yourself with a platform that transforms data into actionable insights in minutes. Unlock new opportunities, inspire innovation & make confident decisions.
askable.com/eu
No uncertainty. No guesswork.
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As @clearleft's strategic programme lead & curator for Leading Design. Rebecca specialises in developing & delivering large-scale projects & events that support leadership, talent, community & innovation.
Learn more about your host Rebecca here - leadingdesign.com/conference…#LDLDN
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