The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career

In this episode, I talk through strategies for working with colleagues who see you as an "expert" or "person with all the answers" - almost as if you are the actual "user." Ideation workshop articleHeuristic evaluation article This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.userresearchstrategist.com/subscribe

Going a bit off-brand in the episode (no question, just a riff) about how important it is to own and build our research processes. You don't have to copy and paste something, you don't have to feel bad if the "ideal" research process doesn't work for you - in fact, it doesn't exist! I hope this helps and is inspiring!Resources:TEDW open-ended questionsBuild your research process (+ template)Feedback? nikki@userresearchacademy.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.userresearchstrategist.com/subscribe

In this episode, I tackle the question, "what do you do when you're working in a team with UX researchers who are not as competent?" and give very concrete strategies to make your team more open to feedback, as well as mechanisms to put into place for continuous feedback.Resources:-> Start a UXR Review-> Start an Internal Mentorship Program-> Interview assessment (+ template)Hang out with me more:Submit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly newsletter!Join my UXR membership! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.userresearchstrategist.com/subscribe

In this episode, I talk through strategies and tips of when and how to challenge stakeholders' plans and ideas, as well as the important difference between reactive and proactive research.Submit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly newsletter!Join my UXR membership! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.userresearchstrategist.com/subscribe

In this episode I talk about tips on recruiting b2b participants and also how to utilize those participants to build a panel!Participant calculator example -> Ethn.ioUser Research Membership Submit a question  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.userresearchstrategist.com/subscribe

In this episode I respond to how to answer a job interview question about working cross-departmentally as a user researcher and how to engage others in your research process.STAR Method: https://www.themuse.com/advice/star-interview-methodWorking cross-departmentally as a user researcher: https://dscout.com/people-nerds/user-research-across-departmentsIntake document: https://dscout.com/people-nerds/user-research-requestSubmit a question! Voice message link: https://anchor.fm/nikki-anderson-stanier/message This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.userresearchstrategist.com/subscribe

In this episode, I discuss how user researchers can better work with engineers/developers in a two-step process.Resources:User research summaries -> https://dscout.com/people-nerds/user-research-summariesCollaborate with product teams -> https://dscout.com/people-nerds/product-team-collaborationSubmit your question! https://anchor.fm/nikki-anderson-stanier/message This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.userresearchstrategist.com/subscribe

In this episode, I talk through my step-by-step process in prioritizing different user research projects, especially as a user research team of one.Resources:User research intake document article + template: https://dscout.com/people-nerds/user-research-requestPrioritising user research projects article + template: https://dscout.com/people-nerds/prioritizing-user-research-projectsRICE model article: https://www.intercom.com/blog/rice-simple-prioritization-for-product-managers/Submit your question! https://anchor.fm/nikki-anderson-stanier/message This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.userresearchstrategist.com/subscribe

Today's episode covers:- How to get included in stakeholder rituals- How to get UXR included in the process- How to treat stakeholders as users - How to know when it's time to move on Resources:Stakeholder negotiation tactics: https://dscout.com/people-nerds/ux-stakeholder-negotiationTreat stakeholders as users: https://dscout.com/people-nerds/stakeholders-as-usersImprove your relationships with stakeholders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwhcyEO9MHU&ab_channel=dscoutRolling research program: https://dscout.com/people-nerds/rolling-researchWant advice? Submit your question here: https://anchor.fm/nikki-anderson-stanier/message This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.userresearchstrategist.com/subscribe

Dive into the world of personalized user research advice! The host shares their excitement about launching a new podcast focused on supporting user researchers. They invite listeners to submit anonymous questions, fostering a community for sharing insights. Get ready for heartfelt discussions and valuable tips as the podcast unfolds.