So there we were, two seasoned executive leaders sitting in yet another meeting exasperated. Hour after hour, we found ourselves stuck in ineffective meetings with no clear path forward. Sometimes, we could not get one word in. Other times, we did know why we were there. Most time, we just tried hard to get everyone on the same page. But one thing was for sure, we kept asking ourselves: why are we even here?
One day, a realization Enough is enough! It was time for change.
While the world was wrapped up in optimizing designs for products, services, and experiences, we noticed a glaring oversight: the art of collaboration, the core of strategic planning, and the hope and fun generated by people working together effectively for a common goal, was being sidelined. Why had we mastered the design of everything around us, but stumbled when it came to meaningful collaboration?
Merging our expertise in process improvement, design thinking, human centered design, and facilitation, we embarked on a mission to reshape how organization and leaders collaborate. Our aim was clear: we need to design conversations that matter, facilitating breakthroughs rather than breakdowns.
After relentless prototyping, rigorous testing, and feedback from hundreds of users, our revolutionary CONVO framework emerged. It wasn’t just a tool; it was a beacon for leaders navigating the stormy seas of diverse opinions and intricate challenges.
But that magic extended beyond collaborative conversations. It began to change entire organizations. By nurturing vulnerability, establishing trust, and igniting innovative thinking, leaders were not just speaking; they were truly connecting.
And so, from a moment of collective frustration, DesignConvo was born - transforming not just conversations, but the very essence of leadership and strategy in our ever-evolving world.
