Soft Skills Are Hard: A Journey To Healthier Work
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From IxDA Seattle, part of a series of presentations and workshops done in collaboration with Dan Szuc. Steve speaks about the interpersonal, creative, and cognitive skill sets that are essential in innovative work cultures. Moving beyond tactical skills and overarching processes, the UX community is increasingly focusing on the role of the whole person in design and innovation. Steve describes the "muscles of innovation" that are needed for growth and success.
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