#88 Design Leadership in Evolving Landscapes: Bridging Creativity and Business Strategy with Ryan Rumsey

In this episode of the Future of UX podcast, we welcome Ryan Rumsey, founder of Second Wave Dive, to explore the evolving role of design in today's dynamic business environments. Ryan shares his unique insights on design leadership, the importance of understanding business models, and how design maturity must adapt to different organizational contexts. Listeners will gain valuable strategies on bridging the gap between creative thinking and business strategy, effectively positioning themselves in a rapidly changing landscape, and preparing for the future of design in an AI-driven world. Whether you're a junior designer or a seasoned leader, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you thrive and evolve in your career.

Ryan's Resources:

CDO School
https://thecdo.school
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My personal site
https://www.ryanrumsey.com
What I’m reading right now
The Universal Traveler: A Soft-Systems Guide to Creativity, Problem-Solving, and the Process of Reaching Goals by Don Koberg and Jim Bagnall
The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
What I’m listening to:
Scritpnotes: a podcast about screenwriting
A lot of Chappel Roan. :)