Facilitation: A Designer's Hidden Superpower

2943 Riverside Drive,Cincinnati OH 45226

21 June, 2022

Description

From design crits to stakeholder workshops, designers often play the role of facilitator. But as we strive to make our process more inclusive, our designs more user-centered, and the outcomes of our work more equitable, good facilitation has become more important than ever. It's critical that we know how to orchestrate and catalyze groups of people so that they are empowered to envision new approaches to the problems facing their communities. This talk will make a case for why facilitation is the most important design skill not taught in design school and approaches for becoming a better facilitator. Agenda 6:00:6:15: Networking, refreshments provided by Ingage Partners 6:15:6:30: Introductions, announcements 6:30-7:30: Presentation About our presenter Adam Little is an independent UX Designer based in Cincinnati, OH. He has facilitated workshops for communities and clients while working with the California Office of Digital Innovation, United Nation's Center for Humanitarian Data, the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design and the United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County. Adam has designed digital products and services for mission-driven organizations including Monterey Bay Aquarium, Sierra Club and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. In Cincinnati, Adam volunteers as a startup coach at the Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub. You can check out his work at localhiddenvariable.com. About our host Ingage Partners is a purpose-driven Management and Technology Consulting company. We take a people-centered approach to designing, building, and delivering strategic business solutions. Ingage is a Certified B Corp and a thriving example of business for good to inspire others to think differently, thereby growing our collective impact on the world. Serving our community is part of our company’s DNA. We aim to make a positive impact on organizations working to solve some of the most challenging social problems. Parking: Park in the small lot adjacent to our building, behind the building, or on-street. How to Enter: Enter in the Door facing Riverside Drive. Climb two flights of stairs to our 3rd floor.