Masterclass- Are you strategic or tactical in your UX work?
AUGUST 22nd 8:00AM PST; 11:00AM EST; 4:00PM BST; 5:00PM CET
60 min
Cost:
Non-member: $99
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Inner Circle: FREE! ($99 a month for all events plus Digital Library 250+ videos)
Are you strategic or tactical in your UX work?
As a designer or researcher, your approach to UX tasks, processes, and deliverables can make or break your organization’s UX maturity. Working in isolation or in a silo limits the potential of your UX efforts. Collaboration and communication are crucial. Sharing processes, insights, and findings with your team contributes to a culture of learning and growth. This collective approach ensures that everyone understands the value of UX and contributes to its success.
Yes, and: it matters how you influence the UX work that goes on in your organization.
Why UX as a team?
Because it will be done with or without you. Like User Research being conducted by Product Owners, Project Managers, or Developers… Don’t like that? Do something about it…
Conducting your UX as a team sport can transform your work. I only realized how important this was when I started practicing Service Design.
Why this matters: When UX is integrated across your team from top to bottom, it becomes a shared responsibility. Insiders call this the “Apple secret.” A collaborative environment encourages continuous feedback, iterative improvements, and a deeper understanding of user needs.
Yea, how you collaborate with UX teams matters (see Masterclass)
Failing to socialize UX processes and insights stunts organizational growth. Teams that don’t regularly expose themselves to UX activities miss out on valuable learning opportunities. By involving everyone in the UX process, you create a more informed and user-focused organization. Regular workshops, user testing sessions, and cross-functional meetings help embed UX principles throughout the company, elevating overall UX maturity.
Ultimately, a mature UX practice is built on a foundation of teamwork and communication. Designers and researchers who actively involve their colleagues in the UX process contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. This collaborative approach not only enhances the user experience but also drives business success, fostering a more agile and responsive organization.
In “Are you strategic or tactical in your UX work?”, UX veteran Frank Spillers will cover:
- How to approach common UX and Service Design deliverables
- Collaborative practices vs Silo death spirals
- What tactical looks like, what strategic looks like
- Manage stakeholders- give ’em hell, give ’em love– ignore them?
- Practical tips for jump-starting Team sport UX: managing up and across
- How to operationalize UX maturity- a new case study i’ve just discovered from my forthcoming book on how to manage UX.
About Monthly MasterClasses:
These monthly meet-ups are topic-driven live events with an informal presentation by Frank Spillers and group activities and discussions. Monthly MasterClasses are included as part of your membership. They allow a deep dive into important UX topics, with insights drawn from process best practices and case studies from Frank’s two decades in the field.
Cost:
Non-member: $99
Open Circle: FREE, Join OPEN Circle…(NEW!)
Inner Circle: FREE! ($99 a month for all events plus Digital Library 250+ videos)
| Date: | 22 Aug 2024 |
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| Time: | 08:00 am PST 11:00 am EST 04:00 pm GMT 05:00 pm CET |
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