Strategy & Leadership

Design of One

How to Build Influence Before You Have a Team

Date & Location
22 Sep
(
Tue
)
2026
13:10 - 13:40
Stage 3
Track
Strategy & Leadership
Type
Talk
Language
English

About this Session

(Sponsored by name.com)

Leadership doesn't start when you become a manager. Learn how solo designers and individual contributors can influence product strategy, build trust across teams, and establish design as a strategic business partner before leading a team.

This session shares practical strategies for growing your influence through systems thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and business impact. Attendees will learn how to lead without authority, earn a seat at the table, and create lasting organizational change as an individual contributor.

For Designers, design leads, and aspiring design leaders who want to expand their influence, drive business impact, and prepare for leadership roles.

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