Hire By Design describes design thinking and explains the different ways you can utilize design thinking in talent acquisition. The book covers the different pieces of the talent acquisition strategy and then provides examples of how to use design thinking in each piece. Templates are provided which will enable the readers to implement design thinking into their business and hiring practices.


Jodi Brandstetter is passionate about talent acquisition and uses design thinking in creating selection and hiring processes focused on people and business. She has 20 years of talent acquisition experience and is certified through IDEO U in design thinking. Jodi is the CEO and founder of Lean Effective Talent Strategies which includes By Design Brainery, virtual academy for HR and Talent professionals. Jodi lives outside of Cincinnati, OH with her husband and daughter.