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AI data mining and emails in discovery
In the legal world, emails can be used in discovery and as evidence. When will mining AI platform data to gather insights into participants' mental models become mainstream? How are AI…
Learn the lingo: Market Research
Market research || What is it? Market research is the process of gathering information about people/target audience (consumers, customers, users...
"Research Theater" Defined with a Checklist
What is research theater? How is it identified? Why should I care? What can I do if I suspect it? Research theater refers to situations where organizations claim to be conducting research but are..
Dare to dream big! AND GO FOR IT!
I just had a terrific conversation with a UXR colleague navigating a recent layoff. She worked in the role for nearly six years. Having worked alongside her for nearly two of those six years I can…
28 Ways to Articulate and Demonstrate UXR Strategic Value
Looking for ways to articulate and demonstrate user research strategic value? Here are 28 different approaches. It’s paramount to emphasize how the work directly contributes to the org’s success…
Learn the lingo: Journey mapping
Journey mapping || What is it? A journey map is a visualization of a process someone goes through to accomplish a specific goal. It typically contains actions, emotions, and touch points...
What is quality research?
Yesterday I joined a riveting panel discussion by Rosenfeld Media titled “A Genuine Conversation about the Future of UX Research,” with an audience of 400 + researchers and industry leaders. A key…
What is Quality User Research & Events
Yesterday I joined a riveting panel discussion by Rosenfield Media titled “A Genuine Conversation about the Future of UX Research,” with an audience of 400 + researchers and industry leaders. A key…
28 ideas for UXR teams to articulate and demonstrate its strategic value
Here are 28 ideas for UXR teams to articulate and demonstrate its strategic value. It's paramount to emphasize how the work directly contributes to the org's success during the initial intake process and …
Learn the lingo: Intercept Recruitment
Intercept Recruitment || What is it? Interrupting someone digitally (via pop-up window, chat, banner ad, etc.) or physically (in-person) to answer a few initial screening questions, to assess their potential as a research participant...
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