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Share your experiences with Zoho Forms
A colleague is using Zoho Forms to gather survey feedback quarterly. These are simple, 10-15 question surveys with basic branching. I don't have prior experience with this platform, and I'm…
Learn how to ask good questions with Steve Portigal
Every human benefits from learning how to ask good questions. Steve Portigal wrote the book on the topic. PLEASE JOIN US on January 10th for an event with Steve titled “Interviewing Users…
Mourning the changes to LinkedIn’s Top Voices program
In 2020, I was deeply honored to be recognized as one of the 10 Global LinkedIn Top Voices in Technology, a distinction that brought tears of joy & immense pride. As the first user researcher worldwide…
Learn the lingo: Evaluative Research
Evaluative research || What is it? Evaluative research is an umbrella term for studies in which participants are “evaluating” something such as a storyboard, video, sketch, packaging, a…
Steve Portigal Event, Long-Haul Trucking & UXR Synergies
Let’s face it. The research industry has changed dramatically over the past ten years. This practical and inspirational event will unravel these shifts, delve into the often overlooked nuances, and talk about …
Join me for an intimate conversation with Steve Portigal
Please join us on January 10th! We’re thrilled to start the year with a new Expert Series event featuring Steve Portigal. “Interviewing Users: Evolving Perspectives and Umpteen Paths” includes an intimate conversation with Steve about Research’s evolution over the past decade, Steve’s updates to the book "Interviewing Users" and finding continual inspiration within the user research industry
PLEASE JOIN ME in congratulating our Fall 2023 "Ask Like A Pro" cohort!
PLEASE JOIN ME in congratulating our Fall 2023 "Ask Like A Pro" cohort! They completed an astounding 80 interviews, exceeding our initial goal of 40-56 sessions. They produced journey maps, recommended criteria for further segmentation, identified MVP requirements, compiled a SWOT analysis, culled a list of prioritized new products and services to explore, and so much more, for our cohort project sponsor Blurb books.
6 things I love about my work in user research
I've been heads down doing what I LOVE—immersing myself in user research and teaching others to upskill in the industry. Given the recent wave of negativity in my feed, and compassion for those who…
What is dogfooding? Who does it, when, how, and why?
Dogfooding is a common term used within US tech company product development teams. Nope, it’s not about sharing lunch with your furry friend, but it is a vital ingredient for successful product…
Dogfooding: Tasting Success in Product Development
Dogfood might sound gross for humans to consume, but it plays a vital and (dare I say) yummy role in product development. No, we’re not talking about swapping your sandwich with your furry friend. It’s…
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