Ten reflections on design leadership

As a Design Lead at TPXimpact, I've had the privilege of leading teams through many projects, each with their own challenges and opportunities. The typical areas I find myself focusing on with teams of designers and researchers range from navigating client relationship dynamics, to making space where people can do their best work. 

The following reflections are ten of the most important aspects I've learned about leading design for projects and programmes of work. There's hopefully something for both weary professionals and emerging design leaders alike here.