Jeanne Liedtka is a globally renowned strategy expert, design thinking thought leader, and adjunct professor at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. She is an author, speaker and consultant with a focus on innovation and design thinking. Her work has been influential in organizational design and innovation. She has published several notable books on design thinking and innovation including ‘Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector’.
Jeanne Liedtka began her career as a brand manager at Chase Manhattan Bank. Later, she became a partner in a small consulting firm, which she eventually purchased and then sold in 1996.
In 2000, Liedtka joined the Darden School faculty and was appointed the inaugural director of its Batten Institute, a center focused on entrepreneurship and innovation research.
Liedtka has served on a number of corporate and non-profit boards as well as Ministerial Advisory Panels such as Singapore's National Research Foundation.
Tim Brown is the CEO of the design and innovation firm IDEO, known for pioneering human-centered design.
David Kelley is the founder of the global design and innovation company IDEO and the Stanford d.school.
Roger Martin is a business strategist, international best-selling author, and former Dean of the Rotman School of Management.
This book explores the potential of applying design thinking principles to solve complex social issues.
This book provides illustrated examples of design thinking in practice, sharing ten stories of real-world applications.
Jeanne Liedtka is a globally renowned strategy expert, design thinking thought leader, and adjunct professor at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
Design thinking is a human-centered approach to problem-solving.
The Batten Institute is a center focused on entrepreneurship and innovation research within the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, where Jeanne Liedtka serves as an adjunct professor.
'Design Thinking for the Greater Good' explores the potential of applying design thinking principles to solve complex social issues.
Alternatives in the field of design thinking and innovation may include individuals such as Tim Brown, David Kelley, and Roger Martin.