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How did you become interested in the work you do today?

Well I learned about design thinking when I was in palo alto working near the david kelley's trainees of the world and totally bought into the importance and need for it. I also as you know have always been in the commericial space using design thinking but I recently wanted to try my hat using desing thinking processes in the federal space because I believe this is the area that really needs it.

Walk me through how you arrived at the role you are in today.

I left the commercial space and went looking for a public space role. I didnt always want to be in a big consultancy, but then realized it could be a fun adventure to try it out for a little bit.

With what groups/people do you work most frequently?

I obviously work with alot of people on my team ( other managers or consultants) and the clients. Sometimes I wish I could lean over and see what the other consultancy groups are doing...

What is your initial reaction to my Value Proposition Statement?

Wayyyyy too long! You want to be very clear and succinct.  I also feel like you are being non committal with your statement, like you want to shove everything you are interested in, in one sentence.

Is my VPS logical to you—do the three parts (“The What,” “The Who,” and “The Why”) connect?
I get it but you need to really focus it more. like you have multiple what, whos and whys.

What are some things that you recommend I do with my time left at MICA/JHU?
really embrace being in that school/educaitonal environment these last few weeks because you will miss it once its over with

Who else do you recommend that I interview who could really help me better explore my VPS?

Maybe more people at your incoming role level or your peers in your current classes

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How did you become interested in the work you do today?

well like you I was always interested in the built environment and how buildings were made and even how they work! but then as I moved through school and learned more about design theory, I became more interested in how you can manipulate an individual's experience for a specific outcome or desire. So fortunately my firm allows me to meld those two areas of interest together

Walk me through how you arrived at the role you are in today.

I had just finished my masters degree at Michigan and was looking primarily in the New York areas. Then I wanted a big firm that allowed me to try out different areas of interest. Then my firm is primarily architecture based but also has a big experience studio that really interested me.

With what groups/people do you work most frequently?

Architects ( for when we have our final product ready for execution development), clients and alot of people in our studio, which all range from backgrounds and expertise.

If you weren’t at [insert university/department/company here], what else might you do be doing in your field?

(haha) I have always dreamed of being a detective or something in the law field, if I were to redo my life over again.

What is your initial reaction to my Value Proposition Statement?

Um it was is very broad, and I get it but also at the same time I think it still needs some fine tuning.

Is my VPS logical to you—do the three parts (“The What,” “The Who,” and “The Why”) connect?

The what and the why make sense but the who is still a little fuzzy to me.

What are some things that you recommend I do with my time left at MICA/JHU?

Do everything!! Enjoy this time! Go travel!

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I can provide my ability to understand the underlying needs of a consumer and the ability to communicate those needs to clients in the public space in order to provide more effective experience strategies

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I can provide my ability to balance between the theoretical big picture and need to execute and produce measurable results to broken systems in the public space in order to create services that actually work for its consumers

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i can provide my ability to prove the diversity of design to institutionalized designers  in order empower them to know the vast applicability of their skills/worth.

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I can provide my ability of testing and experimenting the design process to solve different business problems to the nonbelievers of design in order to elevate the value of design in all sectors of business.

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I can provide my ability to be the bridge between the design and development worlds and prove the value of design to the building industry in order to build a more resilient/responsive built environment  and elevate the position( financially and leadership) of architects and designers in the future.

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"we need a who!"
This [second one] feels more focused"
This is hihg level yet focused and can tied to any business or idea
"wicked problems?" technical how?", what are the problems?
What gaps?
Whay do high level problems mean do you want conception or execution
like to learn more specifics about tehcnical and creative in an industry in DT?
what kind of gaps?
how do you envision solutions?
I'd like to see some zones of high level problem you are interested in
what types of solutions
what are high level problems?
vast - abstract, complex. people who need a new perspective
feels a little abstract can you mention how?
"envision" reads a little fluffy to me could be broken down into 1-2 more direct pieces. also who are the people
what kind of patterns?

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I can provide my ability to connect and envision to people who need new perspectives in order to help uncover new possibilities.

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1. how would you describe me?
a really fun person who knows how to be flexible but is also responsible and someone you cant count on as a firned and colleague. you have a unique perspective on things bc you are open and willing to talk to  people about things.
2. weaknesses?
like to get a sense of the big picture - can hold you back in getting in the miute of things you need to start. you have relativtly short attention span. you also dont love conflict so it can be a little for you to hard to be transparent with people in group setting or friendship
3. strengths?
having a good balance between theorestical big picture and knowing how t break that down. moving between abstract and the concrete* especially when other people dont do that well you can act as a connector between those two spaces. navigating ambiguity* you dont get overwhelmed when you dont have answers right away. you dont get answer if you dont have the road map planned. creative, good at expressing your ideas visually, good at communicating with people, good at giving people

what job would i be terrible at?
really reptitive tasks like one type of thing - being an insurance writer.  if your job is to work on one thing. you dont like to focus on one part of the process and you like to seeing it comes together.

what job would i be good at?
strategy - talking about big ideas and bringing them into action items and assigns those to people. delegate to people to get them done. a mangement role - a process manager - program director - something like that

describe a time when you've seen me happy or frustrated?
frustrated: transit choices - bc we werent getting tangible feedback, you need feedback to move forward. you getting feedbakc generates more ideas for you, we felt like we were spinning our wheels. you like to have progress and feel like you are moving forward

where do you see me in 5 or 10 yrs
i see you going to deloitte and learning a ton and getting really excited but eventually getting burnt out bc of lack of ownership. i see you getting to a smaller company to get more visibility. a senior strategist for awhile then you get to see them through rather than being invovled in just one portion.  a leader in terms of having  a creative vision and inspiring a team.

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1.  Key take aways
- I was surprised how similar the peer responses and long time friend/family responses were. I personally tend to think that my peers have only know me for a short period of time and probbaly have not been able to "get" me as a person yet. But that assumption is completely incorrect.
-  I am process oriented and I like to be surrounded by others who can help move me through the process and keep a positive atitude throughout
- I love starting new projects and tackling the confusing, murky waters of projects but I need others who are different from me to make sure I do not lose focus of details
- I think one of the reasons I am struggling so much in picking a project is because I am nervous about who will be on the team because I am aware attitudes on conflicting personalities can really affect a project team.

2. Surprising Things
- my positive attitude ( and drive to keep things positive) seems to be one of my key strengths. I wonder if at times I just seem so positive in contrast to my peers because this program has been disappointing for others
- my ability to navigate big ambiguous problems and helping to bring others along with me seems to be a big trend
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3. How it relates to my interest in design leadership issues
-   the below diagram is my favorite design thinking process diagram because I really relate to all over the place squiggles and that part is my favorite part of the process
-  I really love making connections with people and experimenting with how an expertise in one field can be applied to solve problems in another. Also, I love how the design process gives you brief moments to entertain some of those radical crazy ideas that satiates my need to be creative.

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1. One of your fondest memories of me?
city lab - brought us closer. make sense of something nonsesical. we pushed each other out of our own comfort zones against what the teacher wanted.
2. What are some of my strengths?
very likable person, anyone you meet would say you give off very positive vides. that positive attitude ultimately yields good work. you ride in multiple friend groups - balancing in this context
3. Weaknesses?
- no real inter-personal weaknesses
-  need someone to keep you pushed through the process. you are good at navigating ambiguity but it helps if you have someone around to keep you focused

4. How do you describe me to people you meet?
you are a very happy person, see the best in people, but i think you are able to sort out when people are being fake from being real then align yourself accordingly. very extroverted. surround yourself with positive people. always want to have fun

5. i thing you are good at dealing with compliucated ambiguous situations so a job that would allow to explore that terrirtory. a job that allows exploration - a foundation where you are trying to work in different areas. you want to do good for people.

6. a logistical manager, where theres a million different moving parts when theres the clock ticking in your brain.

7. describe a time when I am happy: you are happy when you are starting something new, class, project, new chapter, you are start out in situation in a positive note. beginnings excite you. you are were really happy when you got your deloitte offer. that whole process was challenging and stressful when you saw that your networking and labor finally paid off.

8. when do you see in me in 5 years? 10 years?
you are loyal and know what you want so i am not necessarily set to see you there in the next 5-10 years. i could see you leading the next big thing at the company or client - whatever work bests thing.

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Interviewee: Libby Brennan
Relationship: Sister
1. you are good at large conceptual ideas, detail oriented, following through, you have nice jewelry too, funny, personable, good at networking, calm in tense situations.
2. you get hung up on details, distacted while executing something, drag your feet on starting things and you just procrastinate in general
3. I say you are just like me!
4. a position that focused on overhead strategy and conceptual ideas
5. adminstrative or something bogged down in details that you couldnt think of ideas in
6. You were sad last year facing job rejections and you are happiest when eating. you also get very frustrated when people do not hold the same standards in living situations like you except. Like when a roommates doesnt clean as much as you would like.

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Interviewee: Mackenzie Lange
Relationship: My step sister of 4 years

1. You are driven, determined,  have a positive attitube, all about team-spirit
2. You can be very outspoken and tend to avoid high conflict situations.
3. I would describe you as very laid back, go with the flow, and chill
4. Consulting, project manager or coordinator
5. non-profit work, lab tech, or engineer because you are not always the most detail oriented and can get distracted easily.
6. you are happy when family comes together for the holidays, you were sad when loved ones passed away and you get very frustrated by trying to make too many people happy at one time or when there are too many moving parts in a situation that do not align with your personal beliefs

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1. What are some of my strengths?
2. What are some of my weaknesses?
3. How do you describe me to people you meet?
4. What kind of job would I be good at?
5. What kind of job would I be terrible at?
6.Can you describe a time when I was/sad/frustrated?

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Interviewee: Lisa Meyers
Relationship: Friend for 11 years

1. You are very intelligent, hardworking, and reliable.
2. You are very creative so you tend to get excited about a new project or idea, which can cause you to abandon  whatever project you are currently working on. Shocker Peggy, your ADD is your biggest weakness.
3. You are very sociable and relationship driven. A loyal friend and committed to your relationships. You like lots of different activities and trying new things.
4. You would be good at a role that allows you to leverage your creative side and ability to build relationships with other people, along with leverage your business side.
5. You would be really unhappy in a job that did not allow you to think outside the box and consistent of repetitive tasks.
6. ( note: lisa did not really know how to answer this at first and got uncomfortable because it felt like a more serious question) You are super happy when you eat pizza! But as you know you are lactose intolerant so maybe that shows you are willing to do things you enjoy even if it has negative repercussions.