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FERRYMAN BLOG
Musings on life, ideas, and the journey of staying curious. Welcome to my digital notebook.


How To Become A Design Thought Leader? 怎样成为设计思想领袖?
How To Become A Design Thought Leader? 怎样成为设计思想领袖? 什么是领袖?有影响力的,有人愿意跟随的,有服务心态的。 什么是设计思想领袖?某人的设计不是反应性的,是经过自我质疑的,有市场引领性的。某人的演说不是自我的表现,而是充满同理...
David Tsui
Nov 11, 20235 min read


What "Capabilities Beyond Capabilities" do designers need to cope with a VUCA future?
设计师需要哪些“能力以外的能力”来应付VUCA未来? 在面对VUCA(波动性、不确定性、复杂性和模糊性)的未来时,除了书本上的标准答案以外,比如适应能力、领导力、协作与沟通能力、情绪智能、持续学习、科技创新以外。我有以下的8个附加能力。...
David Tsui
Nov 5, 20236 min read


20 "DON'TS"FOR DESIGNERS | 设计师的20个“不要”
20 "DON'TS" FOR DESIGNERS | 设计师的20个“不要" 不要因为设计不获得审批而沮丧,把它留给下一个懂得欣赏你的客户。跟你现在的客户说:“我已有一个更好的想法,你想看吗?” 不要因为设计能力难以提升而失望,是时候勇敢地向你心仪的导师寻求指导。我告诉你...
David Tsui
Oct 28, 20235 min read


Why Don't People Like To Seek Help? 为什么人们不太愿意求助呢?
Why Don't People Like To Seek HELP? 为什么人们不太愿意救助呢? 你最近一次向外求助是什么时候了?不能立马想出来?也许已经相当长时间了吧。人们习惯了只有在处于紧急情况且别无选择时才寻求帮助或请求援助。但即使在那种情况下,他们也常常犹豫不决,...
David Tsui
Oct 21, 20234 min read


What are the "soft and hard" elements required for good design? 好设计所需的"软硬"要素是什么?
What are the "Hard & Soft" elements required for good design? 好设计所需的“软硬”要素是什么? 在这个世界上,一切事物都是相互关联的,没有巧合。我花了超过30年的时间学习学设计、哲学、工商管理、心理咨询和教练。...
David Tsui
Oct 12, 20234 min read


Explanation Is Just A Cover-UP 解释就是掩饰
Explanation Is Just A Cover-Up 解释就是掩饰 当你试图回应对方的误解或怀疑时,90%以上的人都会立刻解释。无论你是销售员、设计师还是政客,都不要急于消除困惑。 想想你上次解释的情况是怎样的?你的客户开始摇头,你的伴侣开始反击,你的下属默不作声,...
David Tsui
Oct 7, 20234 min read


DESIGN PARTNER, WHERE ARE YOU? 设计合伙人,你在哪里?
DESIGN PARTNER, WHERE ARE YOU? 设计合伙人,你在哪里? 首先,你要问问自己,为什么需要一个合伙人?是为了减少风险?还是为了分担恐惧?如果是这样,那就不要考虑合伙人,因为这只会让事情变得更加复杂,占用更多的时间。...
David Tsui
Sep 30, 20233 min read


Give It A Try: "LEARNING BACKWARD"! 尝试一下:“反向学习”!
Give It A Try: "LEARNING BACKWARD"! 尝试一下:“反向学习”! 时间管理的方法是了解人们如何偷取你的时间。 管理愤怒的方法是了解人们如何让你生气。 学习教练技巧的方法是了解人们如何滥用教练。 增加销售额的方法是了解人们如何降低销售额。...
David Tsui
Sep 19, 20233 min read


BUSINESS DECLINE: WHAT TO DO? 业务下滑,怎么办?
BUSINESS DECLINE: WHAT TO DO? 业务下滑,怎么办? 比利(化名)是一家中型设计公司的领导者。他面临着业务下滑的困境,陷入了迷茫之中。他像在胡同中打转,渴望重现过去的辉煌。然而,一年又一年过去,直到我们的对话,他终于找到了转机的机会。以下是我们的教...
David Tsui
Sep 16, 20239 min read


People Are Indeed Self Sufficient. How Did I Know? 人们都是“本自俱足”的。我怎么知道呢?
People Are Indeed Self Sufficient. How Did I Know? 人们都是“本自俱足”的。我怎么知道呢? 这是我曾记录的一段教练对话,令我相信人是“本自俱足”的,如佛家所言。为什么?因为客户的答案,那一刻的觉醒,最后都是被自己所启发的。作...
David Tsui
Sep 6, 20237 min read


How to Propel Problem-Solving Forward? 如何推动问题解决进展?
How to propel problem-solving forward? 如何推动问题解决进展? 最近,我为一家开发商组织了一场团队教练工作坊,汇集了来自财务、市场营销、广告、租赁和人力资源等不同部门的十位高管,共同解决一个困扰他们至少五年的问题。我们花了五个小时,找到...
David Tsui
Sep 1, 20233 min read


What Conceals Creativity? 是什么掩盖了创造力?
What Conceals Creativity? 是什么掩盖了创造力? The heavens are fair, and the creativity we possess is equal. Imagine a person covered in mud from...
David Tsui
Aug 29, 20233 min read


ARE LEADERS BORN? 领袖是天生的吗?
ARE LEADERS BORN? 领袖是天生的吗? I remember when I was younger, there was always a process of selecting class representatives in school. Even...
David Tsui
Aug 22, 20234 min read


SENSE OF ORDER IN LIFE 生活秩序感
SENSE OF ORDER IN LIFE 生活秩序感 Since I was young, I've had a strong impulse to restore order to things that are disorganized, including...
David Tsui
Aug 13, 20234 min read


Do Coaches Need Creativity? 教练需要创造力吗?
Do Coaches Need Creativity? 教练需要创造力吗? According to the International Coach Federation's (ICF) definition of coaching, we believe that...
David Tsui
Aug 8, 20233 min read


HERE & NOW+ 活在当下+
HERE &. NOW+ 活在当下+ I have always wanted to understand the true meaning of "living in the present," even though I have heard it countless...
David Tsui
Jul 31, 20232 min read


STACKING CONFIDENCE 信心叠加
STACKING CONFIDENCE 信心叠加 My son, Jaden, is a bowler who has won multiple awards in competitions. Although I don't have a natural talent...
David Tsui
Jul 25, 20233 min read


LEARN EI FROM IGA 向伊加学习情绪智能
Learn EI From Iga 向伊加学习情绪智能 Although the women's world champion Polish tennis player, Iga Swiatek, lost to Ukrainian player Elina...
David Tsui
Jul 17, 20232 min read


Inspiration From The Traffic Culture In Nha Trang 芽庄交通文化的启示
Inspiration From The Traffic Culture In Nha Trang 芽庄交通文化的启示 This week, my family and I went on vacation to Nha Trang, Vietnam. I had some...
David Tsui
Jul 10, 20233 min read


Home Plant Analogy 家里的植物比喻
Home Plant Analogy 家里的植物比喻 This is a childhood memory of mine. In my dad's house, there was a plant that I took care of every day by...
David Tsui
Jul 3, 20233 min read
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