49. Design Leadership & Org Design (feat. Peter Merholz, co-author of Org Design for Design Orgs)

In this episode, Peter Merholz—co-founder of Adaptive Path and co-author of Org Design for Design Orgs —joins us to talk about what it really takes to build and scale effective design teams. We explore the systems, structures, and leadership mindsets that shape successful organizations, the relationships between product and design teams, and how design leaders can foster clarity, consistency, and impact as their teams grow. Whether you’re managing a team or aspiring to, this conversation is packed with insights on navigating the evolving role of design in today’s organizations. Learn More About Peter: Website: Newsletter: LinkedIn: Podcast: Book: Full-Day Courses (also available in half-day formats): DesignOps: Scaling UX Design: Product and UX: Building Partnerships for Better Outcomes: Leading Highly Effective UX Teams: UX Leader: Essential Skills for Any UX Practitioner: New UX Managers: Related Free NN/g Articles: DesignOps: Study Guide: Product & UX: Study Guide: PM and UX Have Markedly Different Views of Their Job Responsibilities:

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This episode is 00:43:19 long.

This episode was published on Apr 18, 2025.

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