On Wednesday, August 6, AmCham China’s Women’s Professional Committee hosted a workshop titled “Designing Your Life,” featuring expert speakers Yiting Li and Matthew Lu. The event provided participants with practical tools and strategies for personal and professional development through the principles of design thinking.
The session began with an ice-breaker led by Yiting Li, Founder of Beijing DreamSpark Educational Consulting Company. Yiting encouraged attendees to reflect on their current life situations and introduced the concept of design thinking. Participants then worked on creating their own Energy Maps, which helped them understand and manage their personal energy more effectively.
Matthew Lu, Cofounder and Head Consultant of Maize Education, also contributed to the workshop, offering additional insights into applying design thinking for both personal and team development. His expertise helped enhance participants’ understanding of how these principles can drive innovation and effectiveness.
Key Takeaways
- Energy Map Tool: Participants learned how to use the Energy Map to manage their energy, leading to improved motivation, resilience, and psychological well-being.
- Design Thinking Mindsets: Attendees gained insights into the principles of “Designing Your Life” and design thinking, essential for fostering personal growth and organizational change.
The Dual-Bridge Model
The workshop explored the Dual-Bridge Model, a framework to help organizations address uncertainty and achieve success:
- Designing Your Life & Design Thinking: Developed at Stanford and validated through extensive research and practice.
- Designing Your Life: Focuses on igniting internal motivation and enhancing team commitment.
- Design Thinking: Stimulates creativity and translates innovative ideas into actionable business outcomes.
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