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The Double Diamond
The double diamond is a well-known visual map of the design process starting with the challenge at hand and ending with a final solution. The process pairs divergent thinking (where the participants come up with many ideas) with convergent thinking (narrowing the...
Democratizing Innovation through ITK Workshops
Bridging Innovation frequently partners with MITRE’s Innovation Toolkit (ITK) team – also known as “Team Toolkit” – to train our employees, government sponsors, and startups learn how to be innovative and jumpstart the innovation process. Using the user-centered...
Flip The Script: PersNOna
Creating a negative persona – aka a persNOna – can help you understand your user in new ways.
Introducing the Mission / Vision Canvas
The Mission & Vision Statement Canvas is a great tool to use when forming a new team.
Tailoring ITK Tools: Stakeholder Map & Matrix
Q: Team Toolkit, you always encourage me to tailor the ITK tools for my needs. I’m in! But HOW exactly, do I do that?? A: Great question, anonymous audience member! While “tailoring” inherently implies that every case is unique, here’s an example approach...
Why Journey Map Is My Favorite
Choosing the right tool for your specific situation is an important first step, because trying to use the wrong tool can be frustrating and wastes time. One tool I find useful in a wide range of situations is the Journey Map, so this week’s blog post takes a look at...