Tyler set the stage to expose who I was 🍿 When my actions aligned; he knew he had a good fit 🍿 Take action true to yourself & attract those who value those actions 🍿 Be someone who watches the actions of others; make observations #action #trust #communication ➡️ CHAPTERS (00:00) Grant Carlile #design #startup #running #robotics #ecosystem #educatio…

💡 Affordances refer to the knowledge imbued in design tools like knobs and handles that make them easy to use.🛠️ When building tools, it's important to consider affordances and create obvious features for users.#design #affordances #usability ➡️ CHAPTERS(00:00) Grant Carlile #design #startup #running #robotics #ecosystem #education #strategy(00:10)…

Personas are incredible design tools. They help us: 👤 Better understand our ideal customers or users 🎯 Target ads, copy, and images to the right audience 🧐 Conduct research and iterate to refine who we're going after By creating personas, we start a process of research that gets better with testing and iteration. #personas #design #research _______…

Want to understand someone's life or work journey? Use a cultural probe: 🔎 Probe is an artifact from that context 💡 Identify significant (or insignificant) artifacts & ask about them 👥 Bring probe into user testing & ask questions with intention #userresearch #context #artifacts _____________ 📚 RESOURCES Curated templates and frameworks: https://ww…

They aren't just for swimming pools. 🏊‍♀️ 🤔 They're a great tool to understand processes and connections over time and use cases 🔍 By mapping out different steps and crossing over between lanes, you can see the journey, touch points, and overlaps in one diagram 💬 Use the swim lanes to drive discussions and inform business cases, like new product la…

They help us understand the CX 🔎 Different methods can be used to collect data for the journey mapping process 🤔 Once data is collected, brainstorming sessions can begin to create multiple mappings 🌍 Different overlays can be used, such as revenue or touch points, to provide contextual information #journeymapping #userjourneys #customerjourneys____…

🔍 Start with bits of info & group them logically 👨‍💼 Apply new groupings & repeat to get group topics 🤝 Alternatively, group topics ahead of time & fit info in 🤓 Both methods teach valuable lessons about the info #affinityDiagram #productivity #learning _____________ 📚 RESOURCES Curated templates and frameworks: https://www.grantcarlile.com/resourc…

The power of process and creativity 🎨 A design process can be learned and applied 🔍 Exploration allows for new ideas and possibilities 🔄 Redirecting helps refine and improve the initial ideas 💡 Exemplifying brings the idea to life and makes it tangible #designprocess #creativity #innovation _____________ 📚 RESOURCES Curated templates and frameworks…

Operations is about more than just systems and tasks. 👥 Experienced operators know that it's people first. 👥 People are the key to making systems work effectively. 👥 Communication and understanding are essential for success. Are you optimizing your operations for the people involved? #operations #teamwork #communication #optimization _____________ …

A good operations person goes beyond tasks and timelines 📝 They ask the team what has been missed and gather feedback 🤝 They run meetings that encourage collaboration and openness 🚌 They make sure everyone is on board and heading in the same direction Do you have a good operations person on your team? #operations #management #collaboration ________…

Refereeing for FRC reminded me: 👀 At first, I focused on the violations and got confused on the field 🧠 Retraining my brain to establish the rules as the base helped me make clearer calls 💪 Prioritizing the rules first made it easier to know what was supposed to be true #refereeing #rules #focus _____________ 📚 RESOURCES Curated templates and frame…

It became a robotics camp challenge too What the process taught me: 🧮 Breaking down pi into four or five digit chunks made it easier to remember 💪 Taking on challenges like this teaches us how to tackle big things and add on to what we already know #mindset #learning #success _____________ 📚 RESOURCES Curated templates and frameworks: https://www.g…

🧠 I had to make a mindset shift I told myself: 📏 Draw the line and attract those that align with who you are 🤝 Don't change yourself to meet the world, be yourself and attract the right people and projects 💡 Continue on your journey and let the world settle on your life #mindset #personalDevelopment #success _____________ 📚 RESOURCES Curated templa…

The power of alignment in achieving your goals 🚦 Slow down to get things aligned, and over time, you start to speed up. 💡 Align all of your goals, effort, systems, processes, and people. 🏃‍♂️ Take on individual things one by one, get them aligned to the overall goal, and that allows them to run smoothly. ⚡ Everything runs super fast because you've …

Reminds me that challenges & triumphs alike have purpose 🌊 Just like the sea can be rough or calm, life also has its ups and downs. 🚣‍♂️ By pushing through difficult times, we can become more resilient and better equipped to handle whatever comes our way. Are you ready to become a skillful sailor? #resilience #growthmindset #overcomingchallenges __…

Start meetings off right with a simple check-in process. 💬 Gain insight on each person's mindset and energy level. 💬 Understand how to tailor your approach to meet the needs of each individual. 💬 Set the stage for a more productive and effective meeting. Are you making the most out of your meeting time? #meetings #productivity #communication 📚 RESO…

A bill of material can help finalize a project. 📋 Make sure you have all the necessary information. 💬 Communicate the list, time frame, and cost. 🚀 Move forward with informed decisions. Have you tried using a bill of material for your projects? #projectmanagement #efficiency #communication _____________ 📚 RESOURCES Curated templates and frameworks:…

The ocean has many analogies, one of my favorites is the endless waves of transformation. 🌊 As wave after wave comes in, so do new experiences, people, and phases. 💭 The opportunity for transformation is always there, the question is, are you ready for it? #transformation #growth #lifegoals _____________ 📚 RESOURCES Curated templates and frameworks…

My 3 guiding principles Trust, respect, and 110% 💡Trust = tell me what I need to know 💡Respect = ongoing action, mutual 💡110% = passion driving maximum effort What are your guiding principles? #trust #respect #passion #guidingPrinciples _____________ 📚 RESOURCES Curated templates and frameworks: https://www.grantcarlile.com/resources _____________ …

When receiving feedback, view it as a to-do list to improve. 📝 Create a list of things that didn't go as planned. 👍 Validate the things that did go well and matched the intended outcome. 👂 Listen to the feedback and take notes to show you value the input. By using feedback as a tool for improvement, you'll have a clear action plan and demonstrate t…

It's not about the number of books you read, it's what you gain from them. Here's why reading the same book multiple times is more valuable: 👉 Your understanding of the book changes as you evolve as a person 👉 You can derive different insights and apply them to your life, aligning with your goals Read books with the intention of gaining knowledge a…

The people who get the work done are the backbone of any event. For me, it's the road crew who make everything happen. They have a depth of knowledge about all the equipment and the process that is invaluable to the success of any event. From unloading the truck to setting up the stage, they know how to tape, align and secure everything in place. #…

Celebrate the Layers of Event Planning Bringing your vision to life, one step at a time. Here's why I love events: 🎉 Preparation is key and there are so many layers to making an event successful 🎉 From setting up the event to resource allocating, each step is crucial in creating a memorable experience for attendees The level of preparation and atte…

Success is not just about the work, it's also about managing egos and expectations. 👉 Understand that you and your team bring these to the table 👉 Engage with each other and manage what you find there It's all about awareness and effective communication. #Teamwork #CommunicationSkills #SuccessMindset _____________ 📚 RESOURCES Curated templates and …

Documentation is not just about writing down information. 🤔 It's about clarifying nouns, adjectives, and connections between ideas. 🧐 It's like a brainstorming session that helps you get on the same page. 📝 Clear communication through documentation leads to better discussions. How do you use documentation to improve communication in your team? #doc…

In robotics camp, we did a process activity where campers would write out a process for a mentor to grab a cup of water and drink it. It never turned out the way we intended, but that was the fun part. We had to iterate and rewrite directions until we achieved our goal. The key takeaway? Continuously iterate and improve your processes until you ach…

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Full transcript available at grantcarlile.com Leave me a voice message https://anchor.fm/grantcarlile/message Reply to me on twitter @design006 I was thinking about the extrapolation of people you come in contact with in the journeys there on with the place Journey there on everyone's at a different place which is fine everyone's on their own Journ…

From the End of the Bar - Tyler and I talking computers.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grantcarlile/message

Tonight from the end of the bar we talk about counting money, grievances we all have, Porter’s thoughts, and where Jen wants to go in the near future.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grantcarlile/message

Each night that Jen closes I come in to be there with her. Join us on the podcast as we finish up closing the bar, chat about the night, and encounter ridiculous antics. Coming to you from Hammer & Quill in the east bank village near the river in South Bend Indiana, From the end of the bar is for fun : ) join us.--- Send in a voice message: https:/…

Jen closes the bar late at night, I am there closing with her. Listen in for the conversations that ensue.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grantcarlile/message

Everyday we go about this thing called life and everywhere we go there are opportunities for efficiencies. Cultivate them. In money, in time, and even in your words. Prioritize your words as a subset of interaction, also prioritize nonverbal and listening skills during interactions; then act accordingly. Big rocks-little rocks, right? --- Send in a…

Daily routines give us structure. On this episode I talk about how my routine is good for me and how my priorities become easier to manage as a result. Constraints breed creativity, similarly, daily routines as constraints, breed opportunities to creatively exemplify your priorities. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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We're talking tech, over coffee - join us now, LIVE! Talk tech & startups with local entrepreneurs over a cup of coffee. Weekly Tuesday mornings 7:30 EST #techCoffee #coffee #tech #community #southBend #indiana #startup #business #midwest https://techcoffee.org https://twitter.com/Techcoffeeorg https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv7T... https://www.f…

Talk tech & startups with local entrepreneurs over a cup of coffee. Weekly Tuesday mornings 7:30 EST #techCoffee #coffee #tech #community #southBend #indiana #startup #business #midwest https://techcoffee.org https://twitter.com/Techcoffeeorg https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv7TCxCKnYx4k_oxBkmosCQ https://www.facebook.com/Techcoffee/ https://linkt…

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Jen and I discussed a little bit about who to reach out to for the TEDx Micro events here in South Bend.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grantcarlile/message

Documenting the conversations you have with your customers will speak truth about your business, which, if your business is good, might lead to more sales opportunities. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grantcarlile/message

What landmarks taught you something new, brought new understanding, or expanded the world for you? Possibilities are exciting and a responsibility. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grantcarlile/message

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Cyclical Ecosystems--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grantcarlile/message

The Right Thing Playing out--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grantcarlile/message

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