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Understanding Design Thinking
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Understanding Design Thinking

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What is the primary purpose of design thinking?

  • To explore ideal future states (correct)
  • To increase industry competition
  • To follow a strict methodology
  • To minimize complexity in problem-solving
  • According to McKinsey partner Jennifer Kilian, why is design thinking a competitive advantage?

  • It reduces the need for intuition in decision-making
  • It focuses solely on systemic reasoning
  • It ensures customer loyalty by prioritizing their needs first (correct)
  • It increases the complexity of problem-solving
  • What did McKinsey Design's 2018 report find about the business value of design?

  • The S&P 500 outperformed design-led companies by 219 percent
  • Design performers do not impact revenues or investor returns significantly
  • Best design performers have higher revenues compared to industry competitors (correct)
  • Design-led companies underperform compared to industry competitors
  • How have professionals advanced the design thinking process to address human needs in the modern age?

    <p>By incorporating principles from architecture and engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are design processes coming under more scrutiny as organizations shift toward increased sustainability?

    <p>Because sustainability adds complexity and may require more carbon-intensive materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage do 21st-century organizations from various industries find in using design thinking?

    <p>A valuable means to problem-solve for their product users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three interrelated elements that companies can address at the R&D stage to achieve design for sustainability at scale?

    <p>Rethinking product resource usage, tracking design decisions' impact on emissions and costs, and integrating sustainability into every product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to achieve design for sustainability at scale in R&D stage?

    <p>Reducing production time and increasing profit margins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key aspects companies need to rethink about their products to achieve design for sustainability?

    <p>Resource usage and circularity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for companies to foster the right mindsets and capabilities at the R&D stage for sustainable design?

    <p>To integrate sustainability into every product and design decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can companies support their sustainability goals related to design decisions at the R&D stage?

    <p>By understanding and tracking emissions and cost impact of design decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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