Collaboration Quote by Nancy Duarte
“My hope is that design thinking becomes an innovative discipline and not just the trend of the decade. As a nation and globally, we have some of the biggest problems to solve we have ever faced. We need innovative ways to solve our problems and communicating the solutions will be paramount. Original thinking, complex problem solving, and collaboration are all important skills for our future.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Design Thinking Keynote, 2023
Design thinking should be a lasting discipline, not a fleeting trend, to tackle massive global challenges through original, collaborative problem solving.
In simple terms: Make design thinking a permanent tool for big problems.
Key Takeaway
Adopt design thinking as a core skill.
Themes
innovation
collaboration
problem solving
future skills
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
inspirational
strategic
When to use this quote
- government policy
- urban planning
- climate action
- education reform
- healthcare innovation
Key Concepts
design thinking
systems thinking
creative leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations embed design thinking long‑term?
- What metrics prove its impact?
A Different Perspective
May be seen as buzzword without concrete methodology.
