Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show

Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show

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Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show episodes

  • Ep. 09 - The first steps in a new UXR role

    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.

    (00:00) Introduction to the First Researcher Role
    (00:26) Preparing During the Interview Process
    (02:22) Starting the Job: Onboarding Essentials
    (04:04) Understanding the Team and Their Roles
    (06:42) Exploring Existing Research Practices
    (08:54) Identifying Current and Future Research Opportunities
    (12:10) Operational Setup and Long-Term Planning
    (15:26) Conclusion and Community Engagement


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    16 min
  • Ep. 08 - Navigating Startup Research and AI with Caitlin Sullivan

    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.

    (00:00) Introduction
    (01:43) Working with Startups and Scale-ups
    (03:06) The Role of Research in Startups
    (05:03) Challenges and Mindsets of Founders
    (08:30) When to Hire a User Researcher
    (11:05) Early Stage vs. Later Stage Research
    (17:24) Building Research Practices in Startups
    (26:54) AI and the Future of User Research
    (33:10) Tips for First Researchers
    (36:39) Conclusion and Farewell


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    38 min
  • Ep. 07 - On Product Discovery

    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.

    (00:00) Introduction
    (01:15) Defining Product Discovery
    (05:12) Operational Challenges in Product Discovery
    (08:05) Quality and Cadence
    (11:31) The Role of Researchers
    (14:33) Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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    17 min
  • Ep. 06 - The future of UXR with Yao Adantor

    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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    37 min
  • Ep. 05 - The Power of Workshop Facilitation

    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.

    (00:00) Introduction to Workshop Facilitation
    (01:12) The Essence and Impact of Facilitation
    (02:12) A Personal Journey into Facilitation
    (08:52) The Importance and Uses of Workshops
    (12:24) Getting Started with Workshop Facilitation
    (15:03) Final Thoughts and Resources

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    17 min
  • Ep. 04 - Leading with Neurodiversity: A UXR Lead's Journey with Odette Jansen

    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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    33 min
  • Ep. 03 - On Repositories: what to consider before starting one

    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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    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    - 5Cs for building a successful repository

    18 min
  • Ep. 02 - What's ahead for UXR + Continuous Discovery with Ruby Pryor

    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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    30 min
  • Ep. 01 - Why does this show exist?

    In this first episode, I go over the reasons why I decided to start this podcast:

    - What's the future of UXR?

    - What's so special about first UXRs?


    Timestamps

    (00:00) Welcome to From Founders to Builders
    (00:18) Introducing the Show's Purpose and Audience
    (00:52) Episode Formats and Expectations
    (02:10) Personal Background and Motivation
    (04:05) The Future of UX Research: Challenges and Opportunities
    (07:45) Addressing the Demand for UX Researchers
    (12:13) The Unique Role of the First Researcher


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    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    Strategic UX Research is the next big thing by Jared Spool

    The UX Research Reckoning is Here by Judd Antin

    How to be a Teacher—Not an Oracle by Behzod Sirjiani

    15 min

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