The Not Invented Here Problem: Behavioural Design Around External Innovation
Your team rejects external ideas automatically. It is not arrogance. It is a predictable behavioural pattern. Here is how to design around it.
From the science of behaviour design and consumer psychology to hands-on tips for conducting user interviews, we explore the tools and mindsets that help you design better experiences, for users and for yourself. If you're curious about how people think and how you can bring consumer behaviour into your product, team or business, you're in the right place.

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