Deep Dive: Design Leadership

from Surfacing · host Lisa Welchman & Andy Vitale

In this Surfacing podcast episode, Lisa asks Andy about the challenges of design leadership. Andy talks about ways to support design team members, the role of constraints and rules in keeping the team focused on creating relevant experiences. Andy also reveals what it feels like to work in an organization that honors inclusion and diversity. And Lisa asks Andy what leaders look for when searching for vendor partners to support a large and evolving team. Episode transcript

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