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Newsletter January 2026

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Editorial
How do we find common ground within an organization, team or even as individuals? In Design Thinking, we establishing a “point of view” is a pivotal step of the journey towards innovation. 

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Article by Dr. Andrea Rhinow
Program Lead Corporate Innovation 

Andrea Rhinow explains how teams develop a clear point of view and why this process is essential for effective collaboration. She highlights how commitment is built, why a point of view goes beyond simple agreement, and how focus and structure support teams in complex innovation processes. 

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