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Fueling Innovation: How Design Leaders Drive Product Transformation

Innovation isn’t just about big ideas — it’s about creating the systems, culture, and alignment that bring those ideas to life.

4d ago

Fueling Innovation: How Design Leaders Drive Product Transformation

4d ago

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Leading Beyond Authority: The Power of Influence in Design Leadership

What turns a design leader into a true catalyst for change? It’s not just about title or authority — it’s about leading beyond hierarchy…

Nov 12

Leading Beyond Authority: The Power of Influence in Design Leadership

Nov 12

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Moving Beyond Execution — The Evolution to Strategic Design Leadership

Ever wondered what separates tactical design leaders from strategic visionaries? It’s more than just experience — it’s about influencing…

Nov 9

Moving Beyond Execution — The Evolution to Strategic Design Leadership

Nov 9

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The Defining Experience Book List

The books I recommend for anyone wanting to learn more about design, leadership, product, and business. With a bit of psychology…

Jul 25, 2023

The Defining Experience Book List

Jul 25, 2023

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The Significance of Culture in Leading Design at Scale

In the journey of building and scaling design organizations, one thing has become evident: the culture you create is the cornerstone of…

Jul 23, 2023

The Significance of Culture in Leading Design at Scale

Jul 23, 2023

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Unraveling Organizational Complexity: A Design Leader’s Toolkit

As design leaders, we often find ourselves in the middle of a complex web of organizational challenges. From understanding power dynamics…

Jul 4, 2023

Violet and black wavy liquid with sparkles.

Jul 4, 2023

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Decoding the future: the evolution of intelligent interfaces

What happens when we move beyond our screens and unleash computing power, the internet, and AI into the real world? It starts to get…

Jun 1, 2023

A futuristic smart city during the day, with skyscrapers, greenery, and a large rectangle pool of water reflecting the buildings and the sky

Jun 1, 2023

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Navigating Organizational Politics: The Importance of Shared Outcomes Alliances, and Partnerships

Mar 22, 2023

Navigating Organizational Politics: The Importance of Shared Outcomes Alliances, and Partnerships

Mar 22, 2023

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Increasing Influence: 4 Ways To Create Strong Partnerships and Alliances Across the Organization

Feb 26, 2023

Increasing Influence: 4 Ways To Create Strong Partnerships and Alliances Across the Organization

Feb 26, 2023

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The Path Forward: 3 Ways for Leaders to Shape Design’s Future In Business

Feb 5, 2023

The Path Forward: 3 Ways for Leaders to Shape Design’s Future In Business

Feb 5, 2023

Rachel Kobetz

Rachel Kobetz

I love shaping product cultures that connect people and make technology more human. Chief Design Officer at PayPal. Prev. Expedia Group, BofA, Amazon, + Samsung

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