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In this episode, Joe and Drew dive into the age-old question for UX researchers: "When is good enough, good enough?" They explore how to balance rigor with practicality, discussing when to push for perfection and when to prioritize speed and efficiency. Through real-world examples, they unpack the art of right-sizing research efforts, share tips on working with stakeholders, and explain how opportunity cost can be a researcher's best friend.
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In this episode of Inside UXR, Joe and Drew dive into strategies for standing out in research interviews, from mastering concise storytelling to showcasing unique skills. They share insights on tailoring responses, balancing soft and hard skills, and avoiding common pitfalls like sounding too scripted. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or new to the field, this episode offers practical advice to help you make a lasting impression in your next interview.
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What's a finding? And what's an insight? How do you get from one to the next? On today's episode, featuring special guest Meghan O'Connell, UX Research Manager, we'll talk about taking that crucial step from finding to insight, and why it's so important.
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Drew and Joe do a deep drive on codesign studies. They'll talk about things to keep in mind while running them, when the right time is, and some tricks for analyzing once the study is done.
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Featuring Dr. Ari Zelmanow, Head of Product and UX Research at Twilio, we'll talk about why democratization of research is happening, what it is, and what it means for researchers in the field. We'll hear about how Ari is implementing it at his company and what researchers need to know about it.
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Drew and Joe both still deal with it, and we bet you do too. Imposter Syndrome is a really sneaky thing that can attack a UX Researcher of any seniority level. We'll tackle a listener submitted question about Imposter Syndrome. You'll hear us talk about how we each experience it, and how we evaluate ourselves despite it.
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On this episode, we dive into an area of Drew's expertise, Keystroke Level Modeling. We'll talk about what it is, how to do it and, most importantly, when the right time to use this research method is.
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Today, we tackle a list of questions from an anonymous junior researcher. We'll talk about how we knew research was right for us, what things we dislike about the field, and what teams could look like in more or less UX mature companies.
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Drew and Joe will answer a listener question about when our listener should be offering clients Market Research vs. UX Research? How should you tackle when a client has already decided to build something and they want to move right into testing prototypes? Drew and Joe will also offer their takes on Market vs. User Research and if it matters which one you're actually doing.
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Drew and Joe walk through how they write discussion guides. Including some tips on writing guides both for yourself and stakeholders, what not to do, and even formatting.
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In this episode, we take a bit of a deep dive into usability testing tasks. Drew talks about the simple framework he uses that can send any participant on a user journey for you to evaluate. Then, Drew and Joe will talk through an example task.
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Drew and Joe talk through the steps and approaches they take to make recruiting more effective. From what types of screener questions to recruiting backups, they cover the whole process.
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We answer a set of questions today from a listener trying to shape their early career. How does a junior or beginner researcher stand out in today's job market? How do I make the jump from Junior to Mid? Is it better to jump every few years or stay in one place? Drew and Joe provide their takes and advice.
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How will you recruit the sample? Will I get to review the discussion guide? Hiring an agency to handle your research is a big decision. In this episode, Drew and Joe discuss what questions they would ask an agency before bringing them in to handle UX Research.
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Drew and Joe tackle things you can do at the start of your projects that will help prevent problems later. They'll talk about what you should cover in your kick-off meetings, and how to ensure your project stays on track.
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Today, Drew and Joe talk about the best ways for someone completely new to research to get started. They'll talk about what worked for them and provide a few ideas and resources to get your started.
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Drew and Joe discuss the differences between doing quant and qual research. They'll talk about what might fall into each category, and when you might use quant or qual research to answer a given research question.
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Why are a dry run or soft launch so critical? What's the difference between the two? Today, Drew and Joe will walk through what each one is, what they're good for, and why they're critical for your research.
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In today's episode, Drew and Joe discuss ways to get stakeholder buy-in, and ways you can bring UX Research to your organization.
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Introducing Inside UXR. In our first episode, meet your hosts, Drew and Joe. They'll discuss their backgrounds, what got them into UXR and what you can expect from the podcast.
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