The User Research Round-Up: CW 45

AI, ResearchOps budgeting, turning down jobs, stakeholders from hell, and strategizing for GenZ

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Hello Curious Human!

It’s that time of year again…

TAX SEASON!

And to celebrate a time that I hate, why not make it more fun? And fun means some new offers on sale. I’m going to be selling some new stuff for the next four weeks and you can take full advantage of that up-front. For these next two weeks, you can grab these two shiny new offers at a 20% discount:

1. Critical UXR skills bundle (if it doesn’t automatically show, type in code TAXES) — this is filled with five mini-courses on essential user research skills, including 22 videos, slides that guide you through processes and, of course, real-life examples. It’ll help you with up-leveling in some of the most crucial UXR skills and get you feeling more confident in these important and impactful areas. In this bundle, I cover these topics:

   1. Report writing

   2. Case studies

   3. Affinity diagramming

   4. Workshop facilitation

   5. Surveys

2. A UXR portfolio critique (discount code YAYTAXES if it doesn’t auto-apply) — you submit your portfolio to me and I give you a 30-minute personalized video filled with actionable feedback from a former hiring manager who has looked at hundreds of UXR case studies. This is one of my superpowers and I promise you will come away with impactful changes you can make to up your chances of getting hired.

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2024 AI in User Research Report (Report) by User Interviews

User Interviews’ latest report on AI in UX research is a deep dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping our field. This report explores the practical applications, challenges, and potential of AI in user research. If you’re curious about the future of our industry and how AI could enhance (or complicate) your work, this is a must-read. Plus, it’s packed with insights that can help you make informed decisions about adopting AI tools in your own research process.

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