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Five Fun Holiday Survival Tips Based on User Research
Just in time for your holiday gatherings, here are 5 fun tips for what to do when someone strays waaaayyyy off topic during a conversation…
Pilot your studies. Period.
I had 14 students in a user research class last week. Eleven of them did not pilot their studies before they went full-speed ahead. WHOA?! That made me realize…
Save the Dates!
Wow, thanks for all of the terrific feedback on my last newsletter. Jenny, one of my returning students said, "It was golden. It's something I'll keep for reference…
How many people do you think you have to speak with to recognize patterns?
In usability, how many people do you think you have to speak with to recognize patterns? Hundreds? Thousands? Nope. Maybe just four or five…
I'm hosting a webinar!
SUPER pumped, proud, and excited! I’ve been asked to host a webinar to expand on my recent LinkedIn post about "participant incentive and bias…
Kill 3 birds with 1 stone
This holiday weekend I enjoyed terrific family time. The conversations ran the gamut and a few of them gave me pause. My nephew, for instance…
Does offering an individual an incentive to participate in a study introduce bias?
Does offering an individual an incentive to participate in a study introduce bias? Does it predispose a participant to tell me what they think I want to hear…
Learning paths in user research
I think a lot about user research education. I practice and teach in three camps: 1) At a university 2) In a bootcamp setting 3) At companies trying to upscale…
Does this resonate with you?
Transitioning into user research, and growing these skills, can be a long and lonely journey. There isn't one clear, direct, or "correct" path. If you are anything…
If I won the lottery tomorrow
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I wouldn’t change a thing about my career, but I would get cleaning help more frequently…
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