The Design Thinking Life Playbook

The Design Thinking Life Playbook is for anyone who wants to have a fulfilling and joyful future. It�s for all those who want to initiate change through self-empowerment and have the courage to think, act, and take advantage of their opportunities proactively. Whether you want to change your career, form healthier, stronger relationships, or plan the next stages of your life, this book will guide you to something better. Authors Michael Lewrick, Larry Leifer, and Jean-Paul Thommen are leading design thinking experts in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Michael Lewrick, Ph.D., is a featured speaker and teaches design thinking at various universities. With Leifer, Lewrick co-authored the international bestseller The Design Thinking Playbook as well as The Design Thinking Toolbox. Stanford Professor Larry Leifer, Ph.D., is one of the most influential personalities and pioneers in design thinking. Professor Jean-Paul Thommen, Ph.D., from the University of Zurich, is an expert on leadership, organizational development, and business ethics.

Why we‘re taking you along with us on this journey 8 Foreword 10 Introduction 13 Part I: Apply the DTL mindset 24 Reflect, accept, and understand 42 Keep an energy journal 56 Integrating other people’s observations and perceptions of us 88 Define point of view 98 Find and select ideas 110 Design, test, and implement life plans 146 Self-check 178 Part II: Professional and career planning 184 Design career paths 214 Evaluate, test, and implement options 226 Questions for reflection on options 244 Last but not least – The journey’s end is really the beginning 248 Index 253