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Four Qualities to Foster Design Thinking

Laxmi Vallury, Brandy Jordan
August 27, 2021 1:00 – 1:30 PM ET Virtual Free to attend
Four Qualities to Foster Design Thinking

About this session

Ever wondered what Design Thinking means and if it applies to your job? Quite simply, Design thinking is a different approach to redefining and collaboratively solving problems using a solution-based approach. You do not have to be born a “design thinker,” it can be developed. Learn four qualities to shift your mindset and foster design thinking in your day-to-day during this live session.

Meet the speakers

Laxmi Vallury

Laxmi Vallury

Senior Project Manager In the Telecommunications and Cable Industry

Laxmi is a Senior Project Manager In the Telecommunications and Cable Industry, with a background is Customer Service, Process, Vendor and Project/Program Management. She loves the the challenge of learning something new and is always excited to share what she knows. She lived in CO and is now enjoying the beaches in CT. She loves travelling, theatre and cats (Yes, I am the crazy cat lady!)

Brandy Jordan

Brandy Jordan

Concept Alchemist

Brandy is a Jane of All Trades, is the Concept Alchemist for High Rock Accounting, and the Architect behind the Nucleus program. Her roles feed into her constant need for mental stimulation by devising new approaches, new ideas, and new projects that push the limits of her creative thinking and ability. Brandy brings vast experience in building out teams and departments for startups, creating leadership development programs, coaching public speakers, and using great design to facilitate better learning and communication.

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