In this episode of 'From Finders to Builders', we welcome Pedro Vargas to discuss the significance and intricacies of ResearchOps. Pedro shares insights from his experience as a researcher starting in 2018, the importance of research jobs, and common misconceptions.

The conversation also covers practical advice for first-time researchers, such as starting with simple tools and focusing on efficiency.

We dive into areas like participant management, repositories, and the indispensable value of treating internal tools as products. Tune in to uncover valuable tips for anyone involved in research operations and learn how to effectively implement ResearchOps in various organizational contexts.

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Today we host Roberta Dombrowski, a seasoned research partner at Maze and a leadership coach at Learn Mindfully.

Roberta shares her insights on what it means to lead in UX research, emphasizing that leadership can come from any role, not just those with managerial titles. She discusses the essential traits and skills needed for effective leadership, such as communication, conflict resolution, and visionary thinking, along with the common challenges researchers face.

We also touch on topics like imposter syndrome, the importance of onboarding, and actionable tips for solo researchers or teams of one.

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In this episode, we discuss essential steps for new researchers joining a company.

How to prepare during the interview process, how to better understand company dynamics in the first 30-60 days, and how to set yourself up for success through identifying key stakeholders and current research practices.

We talk about the importance of understanding the 'who, how, and where', the team's operational setup, and how to approach this with a playmaker mindset to elevate the overall research culture within the company.

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Today we're joined by Caitlin Sullivan, a consultant who has focused on startups and scale-ups since 2018. Caitlin shares her passion for product-market fit research and outlines the challenges and approaches to managing research in early-stage companies, emphasizing the importance of moving fast and democratizing research within the team. Caitlin also delves into the impact of AI on user research and provides tips for integrating AI tools into the research process.

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In this episode of 'From Founders to Builders,' we delve into the intricate world of product discovery, a framework widely embraced in the product space.

We analyse its premise, the importance of operational efficiency, and the pitfalls of a wrong execution.

How do researchers come into play? How can we get involved? Find out this and more on this episode.

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Enter Yao Adantor, a seasoned UX researcher and the founder of Research Bookmark. Yao shares his journey in UX, offering key insights on the evolution and future directions of UX research.

We delve into the importance of building bridges between UX and business stakeholders, and strategies for aspiring researchers. Additionally, learn about the upcoming UXConf 2024 and how attending could benefit your professional journey.

(00:00) Intro

(00:43) Enter Yao Adantor

(01:38) Deep Dive into Research Bookmark

(03:17) The Future of UX Research and Industry Growth

(05:45) Bridging Research and Business for Impact

(17:04) The Evolution of UX Researchers

(25:24) Advice for First Researchers in Organizations

(30:30) Announcing UXConf and Final Thoughts

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Workshops can change your game. It can help you align teams, move projects forward and take your insights that extra mile into the product. In this episode, I explore how workshop facilitation changed my career and why everybody should learn this skill.

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In this talk with Odette Jansen, we cover topics such as:

- Being the first UXR in a company

- Being a neurodivergent leader

- Neurodivergence in the workplace

- Conducting research and neurodivergence

- Tips for new UXRs

Timestamps

(00:00) Welcome to the Show: Introducing Odette Janssen
(00:31) Odette's Journey in UX Research
(02:07) Challenges of Being the First UX Researcher
(04:44) Transitioning to Leadership in UX Research
(05:49) Navigating Leadership as an Autistic Individual
(09:07) Opening Up About Autism in the Workplace
(15:51) Conducting Research with Neurodivergent Participants
(25:36) Advice for First-Time Researchers
(28:10) Odette's Template Library

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In this episode, we discuss repositories:

- Why are repositories useful?

- What are the common misconceptions?

- 5Cs to build a repository

Timestamps:

(00:00) Welcome to the Research Repository Deep Dive
(00:11) The Buzz Around Research Repositories
(00:45) Why Repositories Matter and Common Misconceptions
(04:14) Introducing the 5Cs Framework for Building a Repository
(05:15) Deep Dive into the 5Cs: Concept, Consumption, Content Type, Creation, and Cleaning Up
(12:35) The Importance of Regularly Cleaning Your Repository
(16:01) Recap and How to Avoid Repository Pitfalls
(17:28) Closing Thoughts

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- 5Cs for building a successful repository

In this talk with the always amazing Ruby Pryor, we cover topics such as:

- UXR and strategy

- Research and AI

- Continuous Discovery

Timestamps

(00:00) Welcome to the Show: Introducing Ruby
(00:39) Meet Ruby: A Journey from Psychology to UX Research
(01:47) The Unplanned Path to UX Research
(02:20) Discovering UX Research in Singapore
(03:08) The Evolution of a UX Researcher
(05:49) The Importance of Methodology in UX Research
(06:30) Delivering Impactful Insights: Ruby's Approach
(08:16) Strategic Research and Its Role in Business
(12:47) Navigating Job Security and the Future of UX Research
(14:37) UX Research and AI: Embracing the Future
(17:32) Continuous Discovery: Challenges and Opportunities
(27:03) Final Thoughts and Advice for Solo Researchers

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