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Learning about UX leadership from Jared Spool
Who is Jared Spool? Jared Spool is a prominent figure in the field of user experience (UX) design and research. Renowned for his expertise and insight, Spool has been a driving force in understanding and advocating for user-centered design. Together, Leslie Jensen-Inman and Jared Spool are Co-CEOs of Center Centre, a leading consultancy specializing in…
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Ways to Prove You’re a Strategic Thinker
Strategic thinking is a critical skill for career advancement, especially for those aiming for leadership roles. However, more is needed to think strategically; you must also communicate strategically. Brenda Steinberg and Michael D. Watkins share ten ways to demonstrate your strategic thinking skills. Elevate Your Perspective: Use language that focuses on the broader landscape and…
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Navigating UX Maturity in Organizations
A key challenge for design leaders is to advance their teams through different levels of organizational maturity. This journey extends beyond refining skills in areas like interaction design, visual design, user research, analytics, and UI development. It’s about ensuring these skills are efficiently employed throughout the organization to maximize impact. Deciphering the Maturity Spectrum A…
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Lean Design Thinking: Maximizing Value, Minimizing Waste in User-Centric Design
In the dynamic world of design, the human-centered approach of design thinking has become a cornerstone. It’s a methodology that empathizes with users, defines problems, ideates solutions, prototypes, and tests. But what happens when this fluid, creative process meets the structured efficiency of Lean methodology? This article delves into the fusion of Lean principles with…
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Run a UX Strategy Meeting
A clear-cut strategy is indispensable for companies aiming to achieve their long-term objectives. A strategy is a road map that guides a business from its current position to its desired destination. For this article, let’s look at how Uber structured itself. Uber’s strategy is founded on four cornerstone principles: Offering an array of services tailored…