For design leaders, facilitating collaboration across departments like marketing or engineering is crucial. This cross-functional involvement broadens your understanding of design's role in the business, setting the stage for leadership positions that require teamwork and broad insight.

Participating in these projects involves:

• Making sure design is considered in every step: You advocate for design thinking from start to finish, ensuring products or campaigns are functional and appealing.
• Helping different teams speak the same language: By translating between technical and non-technical terms, you facilitate smoother communication and collaboration across departments.
• Learning about all parts of the business: Engaging with various teams broadens your perspective, enhancing your ability to make informed design decisions that align with overall business goals.

This approach sharpens your design expertise and prepares you to lead with empathy, strategic insight, and a comprehensive understanding of business operations, making you indispensable to your organization.