The depression had hit its peak, our economy was in total collapse, unemployment rose to 30%, inflation was high, and GDP was down by 50% (Dinkins, 2001). But, inspired by optimism and hope, FDR brought a new plan into light. Contraire to Hooverâs classic economic beliefs, Roosevelt focused on âpump primingâ economics, based in the Keynesian economic philosophy.
Design thinking ultimately comes down to starting with a set of objectives and passionately exploring how to develop a solution based on those goals. While this approach is becoming popular in the business world (particularly the startup world), itâs incredibly difficult to implement. Unless you invest in educating your staff, getting managers on board and rallying your team around the benefits of design thinking, people will revert to previous strategies. As children, we were in many ways much better equipped for design thinking.
World Thinking Day. As a Girl Scout, you are part of a special network of girls that stretches across the world. On February 22 of each year, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from 146 countries celebrate World Thinking Day (WTD). (Thatâs one big celebration!) Every year, World Thinking Day is a great opportunity to rally your global sisterhood around a particular theme. The World Thinking Day 2016 theme is âConnect.â. This World Thinking Day, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides will explore and celebrate the connections that make life happier.