Measuring, Communicating, and Building: Unlocking the True Value of Design
We recently ran a Design Leadership Round Table event in Melbourne, bringing together a group of passionate and experienced design leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping our practice today.
Balancing the Grind with Liam Pietzka, Founder & Director of Brightbox Consulting
I enjoy being challenged every day, and there is not one day that has gone by that hasn’t challenged and tested me. After spending 5-6 years working in Cardiff and London, I joined a boutique Digital and Creative recruitment agency when arriving in Sydney in 2013, and gradually grew my role as General Manager of their Sydney business.
Dealing with a counter offer
It’s natural to feel excited and flattered when you receive a counter offer from your current employer, especially if you have been thinking about leaving for a new job. However, it’s important to carefully consider the pros and cons before making a decision.
How to choose between multiple job offers
So you’re in the fortunate position of having multiple offers on the table, and now you need to make the tough decision of which opportunity is right for you.
How to put together a portfolio that makes you stand out
Design portfolios are a great way to showcase your work and set yourself apart from other designers. Here are some tips for putting together a portfolio that will help you stand out.
Influencing the level of Design Maturity within your organisation and teams
If an organisation accepts the voice of designers when identifying direction and decision making, it’s obvious there is an element of design centricity within that organisation. However, Depy reminds us that design isn’t just a tool for developing and executing strategies but it is also about creating a safe place where ideas can flow freely.
Applying the principles of HCD to your own career
As designers, you spend the majority of your time problem solving for others but how often do you apply the principles of human centred design to your own situation? More specifically, to your design career?
Design Leadership Round Table – August 2024: Unpacking ROI, Intangibles, and Team Structures
At our recent Design Leadership Round Table, we delved into some of the toughest questions facing design leaders today: How do we measure the ROI of design? How do we communicate its intangible value? And what are the pros and cons of different design team structures?
Why Poor Leadership and Lack of Career Progression Are Driving Employee Turnover
In our 2024 Salary Guide and Market Trends Report, a striking finding has emerged: poor leadership is the primary reason employees are leaving their jobs. This issue stands out prominently across all the areas we specialise in, underscoring its critical impact.
Addressing Quiet Quitting: How to Re-engage Your Disengaged Employees
Quiet quitting is a term that has gained traction recently, describing a situation where employees become increasingly disengaged with their work, effectively “checking out” without formally resigning. This phenomenon is more prevalent than we might assume, particularly in today’s challenging work environment.
