SDN Insider June 2020
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Dear Insider,

The SDN Insider Newsletter is chock full of news and insights designed to keep you informed on the latest happenings at the SDN and around the world. 

In this edition, receive Virtual SDGC20 ticketing updates, meet our new accredited team members, tap into conversations around trending topics and experience how the global service design community comes together to effect positive change.

It's all here. 


 
Early bird tickets are now available for purchase for Virtual SDGC20 (October 22-23, 2020). Showcasing a cross-section of highly-curated content along with keen opportunities to network, this virtual, educational experience promises to be the best of what service design has to offer. Purchase your early bird tickets now until August 31, 2020 (23:45 pm CEST) and save 50€. Join your community in ensuring the world becomes a better place through better services by signing onboard today.
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We are pleased to welcome Diane Shen and Dennis Abuya to our extraordinary team of Accredited Service Design Masters and Trainers. Diane works as Creative Director / Strategy Designer at Business Models Inc, a global strategic design agency in Taipei. Dennis Abuya is a strategy, digital transformation and change management consultant working in Nairobi. Find out more about our accredited trainers and consider applying to join this leading group of experts.
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As part of June 1, Service Design Day "Do Good - Give Back" initiative, the SDN was pleased to welcome Mark Vanderbeeken (CEO of Experientia) and Jesse Grimes (SDN Vice President) to discuss Mark's ideas on how the service design community can partner in creating positive outcomes for society, post COVID-19. Listen now as these two thought leaders delve into Mark's initial project work and shine a light on how you can lend your support in building concrete plans that can have a beneficial impact on the future well-being of global communities. 
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The global-wide demonstrations taking place over the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers have been a loud and clear reminder that racial inequality and oppression is a present-day reality. Many organisations have voiced their support for widespread change and, in so doing, looking at bettering their own approach towards diversity and inclusion. This article by Vanessa Slavic entitled, Three Design Methods for Diversity & Inclusion Innovation, details how service blueprinting, systems thinking and co-creation workshops can be used “to collaboratively build, co-create, and design company cultures” to support a more fulfilling experience for all.
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On June 1, the service design community came together in recognition of Service Design Day ("Do Good-Give Back") an occasion designed to acknowledge the power of service design, especially notable during these very challenging and troubling times. The SDN wants to send a  big thank you to everyone who participated in SDDay and for their contribution in making the world a better place, through better services.
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