> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.designreference.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.designreference.xyz/more/resources/experts.md). # Experts ### Leadership Experts #### Peter Merholz Peter Merholz has worked at the intersection of design, technology, and humans for over 25 years. Currently, he’s an independent consultant focused on improving the effectiveness of design organizations. His clients include JP Morgan Chase, Ceridian, The New York Times, Roblox, and Starbucks. He co-founded Adaptive Path, the premier user experience consultancy, acquired by Capital One in 2014. After leaving Adaptive Path, served as a design executive, leading teams at Groupon, OpenTable, Capital One, Snagajob (now Snag), and Kaiser Permanente. He co-wrote Org Design for Design Orgs, still the premier book on building in-house design teams, and co-hosts Finding Our Way, a podcast exploring design leadership. Oh, and, yeah, he coined the word “blog.” #### Tobias Charles I write about leadership, learning, and personal growth. I love helping others get the best out of themselves, and I love finding out what I didn’t know! British blogger based in Taiwan - Wandering in wonderment; combining self-improvement with self-discovery. [Medium](https://medium.com/@TobiasCharles) [X](https://x.com/TheRealTobyShaw) #### John Maeda Technologist and product experience leader that bridges business, engineering, design via working inclusively. VP Design and AI at Microsoft. [Medium](https://johnmaeda.medium.com/) [X](https://x.com/johnmaeda) #### The Center for Creative Leadership The Center for Creative Leadership is recognized as a top-ranked, global, non-profit provider of leadership development and a pioneer in the field of global leadership research. {% embed url="" %} #### Julie Zhuo Julie Zhuo secured an intern role at Facebook in 2006, eventually ascending to the position of design manager before assuming the role of Vice President of Product and Design. ‘[The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38821039-the-making-of-a-manager)’, was released by Julie in 2019 and became a Wall Street Journal bestselling book and essential reading for any design manager. ‘[The Year of the Looking Glass](https://medium.com/the-year-of-the-looking-glass)’ is Julie's popular blog where she writes about technology, design, and leadership. It is a wealth of information for design leaders and well worth a subscription. {% embed url="" %} #### Your CEO Mentor Your CEO Mentor offers practical, proven strategies to help build high-performing teams and achieve exceptional results. The program is based on the insights of Martin G. Moore, a seasoned CEO with decades of experience leading successful companies. Discover the techniques that Marty used to drive growth, foster innovation, and inspire his teams. {% embed url="" %} #### Melody Wilding Melody Wilding helps sensitive strivers break free from imposter syndrome and overthinking so they can find the confidence to lead effectively. {% embed url="" %} #### Expert Program Management Leadership, Management, and Personal Development training. {% embed url="" %} #### The Decision Lab The Decision Lab is an applied research and innovation firm that utilises behavioural science and design to assist ambitious organisations in creating a better future. This is achieved through the provision of consulting services to some of the largest organisations in the world, the execution of research in priority areas, and the management of one of the largest publications in applied behavioural science. Past collaborations include work with organisations such as the Gates Foundation, Capital One, the World Bank, and numerous Fortune 500s to solve complex problems through scientific thinking. Humans make approximately 35,000 decisions a day with a brain adapted to a significantly different environment than the modern world. Frequently, these decisions lead to unintended outcomes, creating limitations for individuals, organisations, and societies. The Decision Lab aims to understand how decisions can be aligned with individual and collective goals. By leveraging insights from established fields like psychology and behavioural economics, as well as cutting-edge disciplines such as social physics and artificial intelligence, the firm works to understand and improve decision-making processes. The ultimate objective is the application of science to empower the global community. {% embed url="" %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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