Seven Design Thinking Thought Leaders to Follow on LinkedIn
Design Thinking is a formal process that allows for the creation of practical, innovative, and cost-effective resolutions that enhance the customer experience. It starts with the end outcome in mind, working backwards to discover an innovative and unique solution. Many change management, technology, and transformation professionals have been adopting Design Thinking concepts to accelerate change in large organizations. Here are a few design thinking thought leaders that you should follow on LinkedIn.
1. Mariano Suarez-Battan (CEO-Mural)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/batmelon/ 5,537 Followers
Mariano Suarez-Battan is Co-founder and CEO at MURAL. He is on a mission to inspire, enhance and connect imagination workers so they can collaborate and problem solve, wherever they may be. He funded the company with top investors and was a startup in residence with IDEO, global leader in design.
2. Tim Brown (Executive Chair – IDEO)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbrownatlindkedin/ 1,491,507 Followers
Tim Brown is chair of IDEO. He frequently speaks about the value of Design Thinking, creative leadership, and innovation to business leaders and designers around the world. He participates in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and his talks Serious Play and Change by Design appear on TED.com.
3. Doug Pace (CEO – Stonehill)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasspace/ 10,146 Followers
Doug Pace has been considered one of the most innovative minds in business strategy, process improvement, and data science for over two decades. Doug is the Founder and CEO of Stonehill, a strategy and innovation agency. Stonehill is one of the leading independent Design Thinking agencies and has been recognized by the US Chamber as the Emerging Business of the Year.
4. Meeta Patel (Vice President Technology Partnerships & Design Thinking - Under Armour)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetapatel/ 2,250 Followers
Meeta comes highly recommended and is passionate about infusing a design mindset into conventional corporate functions to help spur innovation. Previously, Meeta was the Global Vice President responsible for Design Thinking @ SAP, reporting directly to a Board Member. The program was incubated by Meeta, and then formally launched in 2012 across the globe. She was responsible for building a small, high-performing team to scale a customized approach for Design Thinking across 50+ countries and 6000+ customer-facing employees.
5. Nicole Jones (Global Innovation Leader – Delta)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolemjones/ 2,718 Followers
Strategic marketing and technology executive with experience leading high-growth, complex businesses. Significant track record of achievement in P&L management, digital marketing, partnership development, innovation, technology, business transformation, business development, operations and strategy. Experience in global business management with a proven track record of building and managing large, cross-functional, high-performance teams.
6. Braden Kelley (Transformation and Innovation Leader – Oracle)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradenkelley/ 6,741 Followers
Braden Kelley is an experienced leader of projects and programs focused on innovation, digital transformation, Design Thinking, organizational change, and process improvement. He is the author of two books (1) "Charting Change" and (2) "Stoking Your Innovation Bonfire".
7. JJ Snow (Chief Technology Officer - United States Air Force/AFWERX)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjsnow/ 4,103 Followers
Over 18 years of successful military leadership and management experience with a reputation for meeting and exceeding challenging organizational goals and objectives. An innovative and focused individual recognized for the ability to consistently overcome obstacles in the defense and intelligence community. Expert networker and team builder ready to tackle the nation’s toughest problems by leveraging non-traditional, unconventional solutions and collaborating with world class innovators who are driven to make a positive difference.