The World of UX with Dr Darren Hood

In 2009-2010, when UX operations shifted from creative agencies to corporate spaces, hiring people with low UX maturity to run UX teams evolved into becoming normalized — to the extent that UX teams are now predominantly run by people with entry-level skill sets. How is this connected to UX maturity and how does it impact the same? This week, Dr. Darren shares several factoids and provides some recommendations to reverse and counter the fallout from today's "leadership gap."

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There is no shortage of people teaching others how to do UX work. With all of the available resources, however, a gap exists. In this episode, Dr. Hood shares insights about the institution of education and the benefits of properly structured learning experiences, and explains the aforementioned gap and its impact on UXers at large.

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In one's UX operation, encountering various aspects of toxicity is a reality. How can we recognize toxicity? How can we manage it? Is it manageable? This week, Dr. Darren identifies several aspects of toxic behavior in the form of what are known as the isms and shares tips on how to be the victor when experiencing the same.

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In addition to the fact that UX maturity affects and is comprised of factors beyond organizations, there are some things happening at the personal level (some innocent) that set the discipline back a ways. In this episode, Dr. Darren shares five under-the-radar practices and mindsets that have detrimental impact on UX maturity. Tune in for the deets!

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Everyone makes mistakes. The difference from one person to another is how we respond, adapt, and overcome. In this episode, Darren shares the top 10 mistakes he's made during his 30-year career and what he learned from each instance.

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No matter the level of UX maturity, perception takes many forms and is influenced by several factors. Individual and collective UX maturity levels will drive perceptions and they will vary accordingly. In this episode, Dr. Hood shares his thoughts on how UX maturity is connected to and influences perceptions of the discipline, how those perceptions inform our engagement with others, and what affordances are provided by optimized UX maturity. Check it out!

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Artificial intelligence. We've evolved from hype to fear. And in all of this, many don't consider the connection between AI and UX maturity. Truth be told, the higher the UX maturity, the better positioned we'll be to manage its use and benefits in our careers and offset the fears and anxiety troubling many of our peers today. This week, Dr. Hood seeks to illustrate the connection between UX maturity and AI and demystify the associated fears.

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This week, Dr. Hood concludes the segment on UX maturity and the perception and management of speed, focusing on the associated cons and challenges, and shares some closing tips. Check it out!

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For the past several years, UXers have been challenged to "move faster" when performing their duties. Speed, however, is subjective. How we manage speed and the levels of success we operate in concerning speed are also dependent upon our level of UX maturity. This week, Dr. Hood explains the oft-overlooked connection between UX maturity and speed. Tune in for the breakdown.

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Prior to 2011, specializations in UX were practically non-existent. Today, they are the norm in most UX teams. How is this change connected to discipline-wide and practititioner UX maturity? This week, Darren addresses the connection between the two and what's in store across the landscape of UX.

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