The Learners Podcast

Good Research 2022 - Christina Janzer - Creating and Growing a Research Department

Sep 13, 2024
Christina Janzer, who leads research and analytics at Slack and previously built the research team at Facebook, shares her extensive experience in building impactful research functions. She emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to research teams and stresses the importance of storytelling and collaboration. Christina discusses integrating research with data science, engaging customer-facing teams for better insights, and the necessity of prioritizing impactful work. She advocates for a holistic understanding of the customer journey and continuous learning from past research.
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INSIGHT

Research Is About Company Success

  • Christina reframes a researcher's job as making the company successful rather than just running studies.
  • Research must pair with storytelling, influence, and follow-through to create real impact.
ADVICE

Help Stakeholders Act On Research

  • Help stakeholders act on findings by spelling out next steps and following up.
  • Make stakeholders' jobs easier rather than dumping reports on their desks.
ANECDOTE

From Survey To Maker Week

  • Christina joined a remote-first task force and ran surveys on employee sentiment.
  • She then helped launch and advocate for internal programs like Maker Week to act on that research.
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