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Use 2x2 frameworks to see the data
Last week we completed the second part of our "Spot Patterns" user research workshop. We reviewed the thematic analysis homework activity and the many different approaches…
3 Notetaking Strategies to boost your UXR effeciency
Notetaking is a passion of mine. In the Ask Like a Pro Orchestrate workshop, we take a deep dive into different notetaking approaches that allow us to geek out on how to conduct more…
Dipping your toes into thematic analysis
In part 1 of my "Spot Patterns" user research workshop this week we covered the key components of qualitative analysis & synthesis, practiced direct observation, conceptual pattern…
Strategic note-taking helps you right-size information
Last week I taught two different workshops that took a deep dive into strategic note-taking for user research. One was for private team training and another was the Orchestrate workshop in the…
I still pilot every single study
People frequently ask about piloting user research sessions. How, when, with whom, for what purpose, and more. Here is some context to help explain the concept, importance, and…
Helpful tips for authorizing discussion guides
Discussion guides are critical. They are a detailed plan of what will happen in a user research interview session. Here are some helpful tips for authorizing discussion guides: Brevity and…
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…
Who would you like to hear from?
SPEAKER SUGGESTIONS? I’m planning a panel discussion in November about non-profit and purpose-led qualitative research. Patrick Olszowski from Outrageous Insight will be one…
Keep the ball bouncing
My father died about 20 years ago. I’ll never forget several of our conversations but a few, in particular, I relive every now and then. one day he called me at work, which he never did. Our convo…
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!
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