The overall big think goal for JLR + is:
JLR +’s job title will be:
Product Lead / CEO / Product Designer JLR + will be working in the industry:
Technology / Ed tech / Nonprofits / Impact driven The company JLR + will be working at is:
The company JLR + will be running a company that has the following characteristics: Impact driven serving a goal that will improve people's lives Great company culture that creates an environment of growth and continuous improvement Room for career growth and facilitates lateral career training and movement Values diversity and inclusion
JLR + will be in a similar role but my responsibilities will have expanded to include:
JLR + will be in an entirely new new career and JLR +’s responsibilities will include: Leading Small Teams: Innovating new impactful features and products. Conducting User Interviews: Gaining insights directly from users. Leading Brainstorming Sessions: Facilitating creative idea generation. Building and Managing Product Roadmaps: Outlining the vision, direction, and progress of product development. Creating User Flows and Mockups: Designing the path users take and visualizing product interfaces. Designing New Product Concepts: Including business case, market positioning, and customer validation. Analyzing Market Trends: Staying informed about industry changes and competitor strategies. Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: Ensuring alignment across different departments. Prototyping and Testing: Overseeing the development of prototypes and user testing. Stakeholder Management: Communicating with stakeholders to align product goals with business objectives. Customer Journey Mapping: Understanding and enhancing every step of the user's interaction with the product. Product Lifecycle Management: Overseeing the product from inception to market release and updates. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identifying and addressing potential risks in the product development process. Sustainability and Ethics Consideration: Incorporating eco-friendly and ethical practices in product development. JLR + will be skilled at
Data-Driven Decision Making: Using analytics to guide product decisions and measure success. UX/UI Best Practices Implementation: Applying principles of user experience and interface design. Resource Allocation: Managing budgets and resources efficiently. Agile Project Management: Utilizing agile methodologies for flexible and effective product development. Training and Mentoring: Providing guidance and knowledge to team members. Effective Communication: Articulating ideas, strategies, and feedback clearly with various stakeholders. Strategic Thinking: Developing long-term strategies for product success. Problem-solving: Tackling challenges creatively and effectively. Adaptability: Adjusting to changes and new information swiftly. Empathy: Understanding user needs and perspectives. Negotiation and Persuasion: Influencing stakeholders and negotiating resource allocation. Technical Acumen: Understanding the technical aspects relevant to the product. JLR + will be an expert at
Non-Profit Technology Solutions: Your passion for impact-driven work could lead to creating or managing technology solutions for non-profit organizations. This could involve developing systems that enhance operational efficiency, donor management, or program delivery in various sectors like education, health, or social services. Personal Development Programs: Inspired by figures like Tony Robbins, you could design or collaborate on self-help and personal development programs. These could be delivered through workshops, webinars, online courses, or interactive apps, focusing on motivation, relationship building, and self-improvement. Tech-Enabled Social Enterprises: Start or join social enterprises that use technology to address societal challenges, such as improving access to education, enhancing community engagement, or promoting sustainable practices. Wellness and Fitness Tech Startups: Found or work with startups that combine technology with fitness and wellness, developing wearables, fitness tracking apps, or online wellness communities. E-Learning Platform for Professional Development: Build or contribute to online platforms offering professional development courses, focusing on skills like leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence, tailored to different career stages. Data-Driven Decision Making: Using analytics to guide product decisions and measure success. Developing Tech-Driven Wellness Platforms: With your interest in health, wellness, mental health, and technology, you could lead initiatives to develop apps or platforms that promote physical and mental well-being. These could include features for meditation, fitness tracking, mental health resources, and community building. Workforce Development and Education Reform: Leveraging technology to create educational tools or platforms that support workforce development. This could involve creating online courses, interactive learning modules, or platforms that connect learners with job opportunities, focusing on skills development and career growth. Systems Thinking in Product Development: Utilize systems thinking/theory to create products that address complex societal challenges. This approach can lead to innovative solutions that consider broader social, economic, and environmental impacts. Advanced Technology for Human Connection: Explore the use of emerging technologies like AI, VR, and AR to deepen human experiences and relationships. This could involve developing virtual platforms for community engagement, mental health support, or educational purposes. Public Speaking and Thought Leadership: With your interest in public speaking, you could position yourself as a thought leader in technology, personal development, or social impact. This could involve giving talks, hosting podcasts, or writing on subjects at the intersection of technology, wellness, and societal progress. Developmental Psychology Applications: Applying principles of developmental psychology in designing products or systems that support different stages of personal growth, from childhood education to adult learning and self-improvement. Health and Wellness Tech Entrepreneurship: Starting a tech venture focused on health and wellness, integrating your knowledge of product development with your passion for personal growth and mental health. Motivation-Driven Design: Implementing insights from human motivation theories into product design and development, ensuring that products resonate deeply with users' intrinsic needs and aspirations. Your diverse interests provide a unique opportunity to blend technology with human-centric design and impact-driven work. The key would be to find or create roles where you can apply your skills and passions to develop solutions that enhance personal and community well-being while leveraging the latest technological advancements. Mental Health Tech Initiatives: Develop or contribute to technology solutions that focus on mental health, offering resources, tools, or platforms for therapy, counseling, and self-help, utilizing AI or machine learning to personalize experiences. Educational Tech Innovator: Create or be part of teams that develop educational technologies, focusing on reforming traditional learning systems. This could involve gamification of learning, VR/AR in classrooms, or personalized learning platforms. Personal Growth App Development: Design and develop mobile applications that focus on various aspects of personal growth, including goal setting, productivity, mindfulness, and wellness. AI for Personal Development: Explore the use of artificial intelligence in creating personalized self-help and personal development tools, offering customized advice, and interactive experiences. Public Speaking and Workshop Facilitation: Focus on delivering talks, workshops, and seminars on the intersection of technology, personal wellness, and societal development. Virtual Reality for Empathy and Relationships: Develop VR experiences that help users understand different perspectives, promoting empathy, emotional intelligence, and deeper human connections. Tech Consulting for Non-Profits: Provide consultancy services to non-profit organizations, helping them integrate advanced technologies to improve their impact and reach.