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Why Are Stakeholders SOOOO Intrinsic to UXR Success?
So what's the big deal with Stakeholders? Why do we need them in user research? First of all, we can't be successful as researchers without our stakeholders. UX is a team sport! And…
19 Exciting UXR Events
There are TONS of exciting events coming up and we hope to see many of you online or in person. Check out these user research-specific happenings!
Is "Research Democratization" good? Who benefits and what should be considered?
“Should I consider a position that includes training others on how to conduct user research?” (or ask one of my employees to train others?) These are questions I hear a lot. Here are my…
21 Reasons Research Fails (and how to overcome these challenges)
The major categories of failure are lack of alignment, planning, timing, confidence, and action. Each category is broken out below and 21 suggestions about how to mitigate these pitfalls…
Summer Jobs, Events, and Internships
WHOA?! How is it June 5th already? We’re getting ready for summer and really looking forward to it. Spring has been a whirlwind for us and we’re ready for a bit of a respite. Here’s a list…
We're Back with Two Exciting UXR Events!
Wowzers! It's been super exciting here at Curiosity Tank. We are terrifically busy! Our Winter 2022 Ask Like A Pro cohort is about to wrap up. Unfortunately, two All-Ins came down with Covid so…
Survey Screeners for the win!
How’s it going? We’ve been super busy here at Curiosity Tank. Good busy! We are: Wrapping up a client consulting research study, Consulting with another client to help improve their UX…
What’s sexier than data security?!
I admit, I have to force myself to get excited about data security. The reality is it's a big part of planning, recruiting, conducting, orchestrating, presenting and storing research. I’m finding the…
Avoid these 3 mistakes beginning researchers make!
A question I’m often asked as an experienced researcher and instructor is, “What’s the one mistake that every researcher makes when they first start out?” The thing is, there’s not just one…
4 tips for making a perfect professional development match
How’s March roaring in for you? These first sunny days of spring always seem to bring the energy of new adventure, opportunity and growth. For me, that means considering classes, workshops…
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