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Verbs matter!
In user research goals, the verb "understand" is commonly used to indicate a desire for a deep and comprehensive comprehension of a specific topic or issue. However, it is often too broad and…
Use your time wisely between conducting user research sessions
Here are 16+ ideas on how to use your time between conducting user research sessions, and during no-shows, wisely. 1. Debrief on the previous session(s) if you haven't already 2. Share a quick…
When is the best time to create a UXR case study?
In the Ask Like A Pro series, we collect (physical and emotional) inputs for case studies at every step of their research process. Why? Because we keep our eye on the end game and the case study is…
Why do we use tasks and scenarios in user research?
Why do we use tasks and scenarios in user research? What is the difference between the two? How do we author them? Here's the deal: Scenarios provide context for situational questions and the…
What types of UXR impact are you reporting on?
I’m super excited to teach two corporate workshops this week on “How to Improve UXR Storytelling and Presentation Share Outs”. Check out this portion that focuses on different types of impact…
You never know what others are going through
You never know what others are going through. I haven’t posted lately because I have had a number of excruciating, time consuming and expensive oral surgeries in the past month. For context, I’ve…
Cross cultural research and training
Today's Fuel Your Curiosity blog article may interest and help you especially if you lead user research workshops or work cross-culturally. I learned a boatload from my recent 10-workshop …
How to evaluate your previous work and current expertise
Here is what I look for in a UXR case study to evaluate your previous work and current expertise. It should clearly and succinctly communicate: 1. Problem/opportunity explored (the goal)…
A GPS for your brain
“Who Moved My Cheese?” is like a GPS for your brain, teaching you how to navigate the twists and turns and find new sources of cheese when the old ones run out. I needed to reread it. I sort of forgot it's …
10 Tips to Help you Excel in Your UXR Interview Challenges
I just heard from two Ask Like A Pro alumni who are in their final rounds of interviews for their dream jobs. Companies are still hiring. TikTok, Clubhouse, Robinhood, Alibaba, Apple, Netflix, Uber, and…
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