Managing for Design Impact: Strategic 1x1s

Take a strategic approach to the critical 1x1 touchpoint you can connect your team members to bigger impact, stronger purpose and more joyful work. As a Manager in Design or Product, you are the translator for the humans you lead and the organization you all work in – this takes intentional crafting, continuous practice and managing up, down and laterally.

You'll learn from

Alison Gretz

Design Leader. 2x VP of UX. ex-Target, ex-Thomson Reuters, ex-Shutterfly.

Alison Gretz possesses over two decades of digital experience in strategy, information architecture, UX design, product, marketing, and startups. Her career is marked by impactful achievements such as leading the Target App's relaunch which drove increased engagement and digital revenue. Amidst the pandemic, she rebuilt Shutterfly's Creative Services group, ensuring continuous product photography. Additionally, Alison expanded the global UX Design team at Thomson Reuters, promoting user-centric design worldwide.

Alison's approach emphasizes open communication, idea sharing, and diverse perspectives for better solutions. Her unique insights, blending marketing and UX, yield innovative business and user-friendly solutions. Besides professional accomplishments,

Alison advocates for inclusive workplaces, recognizing that diversity of thought drives innovation and caters to a diverse user base.

In 2022 she gained professional accreditation from the International Coaching Association.

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