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Theme One Intro
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Tuesday, June 6, 2023 • Enterprise UX 2023
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Theme One Intro
Speakers: Uday Gajendar
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Summary

The speaker opens the conference by emphasizing the vital role of systems thinking within enterprise UX due to the inherent complexity and ambiguity of large organizations. They reflect on their own experience with systems thinking as a design leader and highlight its importance as a mindset. The talk prepares the audience for a series of three presentations: Cheryl will link design thinking and systems thinking, focusing on a designer's influence and approach in complex situations; Boone will present a detailed case study showcasing senior leadership methods in managing enterprise complexity through stakeholder interventions; and Paul will examine the meta-level influence of systems thinking on 21st-century organizations, particularly through language and conversations. The speaker encourages ongoing audience engagement to deepen understanding and foster collaborative learning.

Key Insights

  • Systems thinking is fundamental to understanding and addressing the intricate complexities of enterprise UX.

  • A systems mindset helps designers navigate ambiguity and interconnected challenges inherent in large organizations.

  • Design thinking approaches can be connected to systems thinking to empower designers in complex problem-solving.

  • Senior individual contributors use staged interventions with stakeholders to manage enterprise complexity thoughtfully.

  • Language and conversation shape the organizational system and culture, highlighting a meta-level perspective on systems thinking.

  • Developing continuity and thematic cohesion across multiple talks enriches the audience's understanding of systems thinking.

  • Collaborative preparation and dialogue among speakers help weave together diverse perspectives on systems thinking.

  • Design leaders see systems thinking as an essential part of their professional playbook for managing complexity.

  • There remain open questions about how to make systems thinking more intuitive and natural for all organizational members.

  • Engagement channels like Slack enhance interaction and deepen exploration of systems thinking concepts during events.

Notable Quotes

"It seems quite appropriate to start off enterprise UX with a discussion around systems thinking."

"It's hard to think of anything more inherent in embodying the characteristics of enterprise writ large."

"Systems thinking is an essential part of my own portfolio or playbook as a design leader."

"What does it mean to bring a systems lens to a complex problem within the enterprise?"

"We want to ensure that there is continuity of a conversation that engages the themes and various perspectives."

"There are certain hushed reverberations ringing through systems thinking."

"Cheryl will connect design thinking approaches to systems thinking, laying down foundational concepts."

"Boone’s talk reveals methods for senior ICs to make sense of enterprise complexities by staging interventions."

"Paul will help us go a little meta to parse what it means to think of systems shaping the 21st-century organization."

"We encourage you to continue engaging with Slack channels and offer your own thoughtful questions."

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