Krys BlackwoodAvoiding Mutiny: How to Lead a Design TeamWe’ve all heard the saying, “People don’t quit jobs, they quit managers”. Well, if you hadn’t, you’ve heard it just now. It’s pithy and…May 21May 21
Krys BlackwoodThe other side of layoffs: navigating survivor’s guiltYesterday, my beloved NASA JPL laid off 570 hard-working, brilliant, good people. I’m grateful to say I wasn’t one of them, and neither…Feb 8Feb 8
Krys BlackwoodLayoffs don’t have to be the end of the worldGather round, whippersnappers, it’s story time.Jan 91Jan 91
Krys BlackwoodThe Interns are ComingSummer is here. And despite the title of my story, the interns are too.Jun 8, 2022Jun 8, 2022
Krys BlackwoodHiring is Like Getting HitchedHere’s how we do it in the Human Centered Design group at NASA JPL.Apr 4, 20222Apr 4, 20222
Krys BlackwoodDo you need a degree to be a designer?The year was 1999. We were on the cusp of a millennium, when arbitrary not-round numbers were about to become arbitrary round numbers. I…Feb 4, 2022Feb 4, 2022
Krys BlackwoodStandups with MeaningI’m a big fan of Agile methodology. I love the idea that you share every piece of your work with your peers and stakeholders as soon as…Nov 18, 2021Nov 18, 2021
Krys BlackwoodinBootcampIt is actually rocket science: design at NASA’s JPLNestled in the hills just north of Los Angeles is a magical place. People of all ages and genders come together in a park-like setting to…Dec 17, 20201Dec 17, 20201