Contributors have found solutions to challenges by using a systematic design thinking process involving empathizing with users, defining the problem, ideating potential solutions, prototyping ideas, and testing prototypes. This allows for an iterative, user-centered approach to problem-solving. Contributors have applied this methodology to develop innovative new technologies, business models, and organizational structures. Sam Walton and Herb Kelleher are examples of contributors who overcame challenges through leadership that prioritized customers, employees, and principles of service.

1. L.D COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
AHEMADABAD
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
CONTRIBUTOR PERSOANALITY DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM(3160002)
To identify how people (Contributors) have found solutions to challenges
they have faced, and how they practiced “ designing solution”.
B.E. SEMESTER–VI
BATCH A1
SUBMITTED BY- SAUD PATHAN
ENROLLMENT NUMBER- 200280109010
Submitted to : Prof. Mihir Vasavada

2.  Introduction
 Key Steps for Designing Solutions
 How do You create and discover Possibilities?
 Innovative Solutions through Design Thinking
 Conclusion

3. Introduction
 Contributors approach the various situations in their life and work place with the
unique mindset.
 The first aspect of the contributor mindset is the contributors willingness and
capacity to find the solutions
 When faced with a challenge, the contributors first response is : “can we find a
solution?”
 but this is not all. The contributor also find a solution.
 Contributor develops the capacity of find solutions through continuous practice
and learning from contributors.

4. Key Steps for Designing Solutions
 Contributors have found solutions to challenges they have faced by using
a systematic and iterative approach to problem-solving known as “design
thinking” or “designing solutions”. This approach involves several key
steps, including:
1. Empathize
2. Define
3. Ideate
4. Prototype
5. Test

6. 1. Empathize
 Empathize is the first stage in the design
thinking process. To empathize is to research.
So, you should constantly remind yourself to
question everything you observe instead of
judging. You should also listen to others
open-mindedly rather than focus on points
that confirm your biases.
 Understanding the problem from the
perspective of those who are affected by it.

7. 2. Define
 In the Define stage, you will organize the information you have gathered during the Empathize stage. You’ll analyze your
observations to define the core problems you and your team have identified up to this point.
 Defining the problem and problem statement must be done in a human-centered manner.

8. 3. Ideate
 Ideation is a creative process where
designers generate ideas in
sessions (e.g., brainstorming, worst
possible idea).
 It is the third stage in the Design
Thinking process. Participants
gather with open minds to produce
as many ideas as they can to
address a problem statement in a
facilitated, judgment-free
environment.

9. 4. Prototype
 A prototype is a simple experimental model
of a proposed solution used to test or
validate ideas, design assumptions and
other aspects of its conceptualisation
quickly and cheaply, so that the designer/s
involved can make appropriate refinements
or possible changes in direction.
 Creating a prototype or mock-up of the
solution to test and refine it, in order to
ensure that it is viable and feasible.

10. 5. Test
 Test is one of the most important stages in
the Design Thinking process, as it is where
you discover whether your idea(s) solves
the user problem uncovered during the
Empathise stage.
 Testing the solution in real-world
conditions to determine its effectiveness
and identify areas for improvement.

11. How do You create and discover
Possibilities?
 Start with yourself…..
You probably have millions of good ideas located right there in your mind. You
just have to get hold of them and pull them out.
 Learn about community……
You need to gather enough information to form an overall picture of people’s
interests, values, struggle similarities, and differences
 Think about future…..
We can make some educated guesses. And those guesses may help us figure out
next step that work for our communities.

12.  Get beyond hopelessness……
Difficult time being creative and thinking about new possibilities.
 Be courageous……
In order to be creative you may have to be courageous. You may have to think in
ways that are different from others

13. Innovative Solutions through Design
Thinking
 Contributors have used this methodology to develop innovative solutions in a
variety of fields, including product design, business strategy, and organizational
development.
 For example, designers and engineers use design thinking to create user-centered
products and services that meet the needs and preferences of their intended
users.
 Business leaders use this approach to develop new business models that are more
agile and responsive to changing market conditions. And organizational
development experts use this methodology to design more effective and efficient
teams and workplaces.

14.  One example of how contributors have used designing solutions to overcome
challenges is through the development of new technologies or products. By taking
a user-centered approach, designers and engineers are able to create products
and services that meet the specific needs and preferences of their intended users,
and that address key challenges or pain points.
 Another example of how contributors have practiced designing solutions is
through the development of new business models or organizational structures. By
applying design thinking principles to organizational design, contributors can
create more agile, responsive, and innovative organizations that are better
equipped to meet the challenges of an ever-changing business environment.

16. Sam Walton

17.  Walmart as we know it today evolved from Sam
Walton’s goals for great value and great customer
service. “Mr. Sam,” as he was known, believed in
leadership through service.
 This belief that true leadership depends on willing
service was the principle on which Walmart was built,
and drove the decisions the company has made for
the past 50 years. So much of Walmart’s history is tied
to the story of Sam Walton himself, and so much of
our future will be rooted in Mr. Sam’s principles.

18.  If we work together, we’ll lower the cost of living for
everyone…we’ll give the world an opportunity to see
what it’s like to save and have a better life.
 Today, “saving people money so they can live better” is
the driving force behind everything we do.
 Sam Walton believed running a successful business boils
down to 10 simple rules and they helped Walmart
become the global leader it is today. We continue to
apply them to every part of our business.
1. Commit to your business.
2. Share your profits with all your associates, and treat them
as partners.

19. 3. Motivate your partners.
4. Communicate everything you possibly can to your partners.
5. Appreciate everything your associates do for the business.
6. Celebrate your success.
7. Listen to everyone in your company.
8. Exceed your customers’ expectations.
9. Control your expenses better than your competition.
10. Swim upstream.

20. Herb Kelleher

21.  Herb was repeatedly voted as the best CEO in the
airline industry. And Fortune magazine noted,
“Kelleher was perhaps the best CEO in America.”
Herb has been called a pioneer, fierce competitor
and innovator. All of those labels ring true, but
Herb was more than that.
 Herb and the people of Southwest Airlines created
the greatest success story in the history of
commercial aviation. They did it with a disruptive
business model and a hard-to-replicate culture that
business schools tout in case studies and
businesses all over the globe try to emulate.

22.  Herb played the game of life full throttle. One of the
most passionate people we have ever known, he had
a zest for life, an indefatigable spirit, a contagious
sense of humor, a servant’s heart and an intellectual
acumen that allowed him to carry an interesting
conversation with anyone, anywhere about anything.
 Here are 20 things that only begin to scratch the
surface of the way this gifted leader lived his life.
They offer some insight into why Herb was so
compelling—and so loved.
1. Be Interested
2. Be Approachable
3. Look Beyond Title And Status

23. 4. Hire For Attitude, Train For Skill
5. Put Employees First, Customers Second
6. Jettison Tribalism And Office Politics
7. Be Yourself. Allow People To Be Themselves.
8. Be Trustworthy
9. Leave Your Ego At The Door
10. Be Irreverent
11. Be Tough But Not Mean
12. Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously

24. 13. Spend Time On What You Value.
14. Cultivate A Warrior Spirit
15. Forget Strategic Planning
16. Manage In The Good Times To Protect The Company In The Bad Times
17. Be Decisive, Move With Speed And Agility
18. Culture Is The Boss.
19. Define The Business As A Cause
20. Herb’s Golden Rule: It’s Okay To Break The Rules

25. Conclusion
 In addition to design thinking, contributors also use other problem-solving
approaches such as Lean Six Sigma and Agile methodologies to identify and
overcome challenges.
 These approaches emphasize continuous improvement, customer-centricity, and
data-driven decision-making to drive innovation and create solutions that add
value to customers and stakeholders.
 Overall, contributors who practice designing solutions are able to approach
challenges with an open and creative mindset, and are better equipped to develop
innovative solutions that meet the needs of their customers, stakeholders, and
communities.

26. Thank
You