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How to Set Up New Researchers for Success
One of the most common questions I get asked is: “How can I set myself—or the researcher I hire—up for success when starting a new position?” Having worked…
PLEASE JOIN ME in congratulating our Fall 2023 "Ask Like A Pro" cohort!
PLEASE JOIN ME in congratulating our Fall 2023 "Ask Like A Pro" cohort! They completed an astounding 80 interviews, exceeding our initial goal of 40-56 sessions. They produced journey maps, recommended criteria for further segmentation, identified MVP requirements, compiled a SWOT analysis, culled a list of prioritized new products and services to explore, and so much more, for our cohort project sponsor Blurb books.
Transferable skills of UX Research
Teaching and UX Research offer transferable skills for a beneficial transition. At last night's Ladies That UX DC event I discussed several key transferable skills: 1. Teaching's communication…
User researchers improvise when…
To me, user research is part art, part science, and part improv. Yep, improv. But—let’s face it—not many people think of user researcher s as being good at improv. In truth, we…
PLEASE JOIN US: Tuesday we are holding an "Is Ask Like A Pro Right for You?" event with alumni. Ask Like a Pro is a series of hands-on user research workshops for individuals who want to upskill in UX…
Your job is to ask the right questions
Your job as a researcher is not to have all of the answers, but to ask the right questions. Pose the right questions, to the right people, in the right way. This was the #1 takeaway from my…
You've raised the bar, you conquered the challenges, and you thrived!
PLEASE JOIN ME in congratulating our Winter 2022 Ask Like A Pro cohort! It's been a fantastic journey. They provided outstanding stakeholder experiences and clear, actionable…
5,188 UXR Internships available!!
LinkedIn is showing a whopping 5,188 job results for the term “user research intern” in the United States. I am blown away by the amount of user research internships available all over right now. 5,188 results people!
Introducing the two-hour research plan (really!)
I think it’s fair to say the importance of planning has been drilled into our collective consciousness. Business gurus tell us to “plan your work, then work your plan” and “when you fail to plan, you plan to fail!”
Come learn about Ask Like A Pro!
Join us Monday, Sept 13th to learn more about “Ask Like A Pro” user research workshops! The series includes an 8-week online mentorship for professionals who want to break into the field of UXR…
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