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5 Year Action Plan

Year 1-2: Establish Foundational Design Expertise Secure an operational role in a tech/design-centric company within 3 months.

KR1: Attend 3 industry networking events to build connections.

KR2: Complete 4 foundational courses in design thinking and UX design.

KR3: Lead or participate in an operational efficiency project at work.

KR4: Start a monthly blog or LinkedIn series on lessons learned in operational roles and design thinking applications.

Year 3: Enhance Visibility and Apply Design Thinking in Projects Present at 2 workshops/conferences and contribute to design projects.

KR1: Publish 2 case studies on successful design thinking projects.

KR2: Grow LinkedIn followers by 20% through regular posting on design thinking topics.

KR3: Implement a design thinking approach in at least 2 operational projects, documenting the process and outcomes.

KR4: Organize a design thinking workshop for your team or community.

Year 4:

Transition into a Design-Integrated Operational Role Achieve role transition and lead design thinking projects.

KR1: Secure a mentorship with a leader in design thinking.

KR2: Contribute to a high-impact design project, aiming for measurable improvements in user experience or operational efficiency.

KR3: Increase professional network by 30% with a focus on design and product management professionals.

KR4: Publish an article in a recognized industry publication on integrating design thinking into operations.

Year 5: Become a Recognized Leader in Design Thinking Attain a leadership position and launch an online course/webinar series.

KR1: Speak at 4 industry conferences as a recognized expert in design thinking.

KR2: Mentor at least 5 individuals or startups in applying design thinking to their projects.

KR3: Launch an online course or webinar series on design thinking that reaches at least 500 participants.

KR4: Collaborate on a design thinking book or publish a comprehensive guide.

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