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The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career

Interviews with amazing user researchers to uncover concrete, actionable, and tactical advice to help you maximize your user research impact and excel in your career https://userresearchacademy.substack.com/ www.userresearchstrategist.com

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Episode 26: Conducting user research with limited...

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2023/04/24

In this episode, I talk through tips and best practices when you have a limited number of users you can engage with and are concerned about "UXR fatigue"In this episode, I recommend the following resources: Prioritization Article + Template Walk the Store Interviews Rolling Research ProgramsSubmit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly newsletter!Join my UXR membership This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or

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22:17

Episode 25: What comes first, the 1x1 interview or...

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2023/04/18

In this episode, I discuss the two main approaches to mixed methods research design and when a quantitative- versus qualitative-first approach is most applicable!Submit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly newsletter!Join my UXR membership This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit userresearchacademy.substack.com/subscribe

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28:04

Episode 24: How to be a shy & introverted user...

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2023/04/10

In this episode, I respond to a question about how to mitigate anxiety as a shy and introverted user researcher through assessing your interviews, practice, and being a research participant!Submit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly newsletter!Join my UXR membership This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit userresearchacademy.substack.com/subscribe

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27:05

Episode 23: How to produce weekly insights (and...

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2023/04/03

In this episode, I respond to a question about how to produce weekly insights and if you should really be striving to do that, as well as the difference between continuous discovery and continuous researchSubmit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly newsletter!Join my UXR membership This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit userresearchacademy.substack.com/subscribe

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24:16

Episode 22: Should I get a Masters degree?

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2023/03/27

In this episode, I talk through the possibility of getting an MA (or PhD) and how to consider this for your next step. Check out the skills checklist I mention in the episode.Submit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly newsletter!Join my UXR membership This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit userresearchacademy.substack.com/subscribe

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27:16

Episode 21 | Does a research repository make sense?

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2023/03/20

In this episode, I talk through if a research repository makes sense (and the questions to ask yourself to find this out) and, if it does, the importance of approaching a repository as a product!Submit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly newsletter!Join my UXR membership This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit userresearchacademy.substack.com/subscribe

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29:37

Episode 20: User research in an agile environment

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2023/03/13

Today I talk about how to fit user research into an agile environment (namely two-week sprints) through looking into four different research types and how they work on top of or within an agile frameworkResources:- Join my UXR membership - Create a user research roadmap: https://dscout.com/people-nerds/research-roadmap- Design sprints & user research: https://dscout.com/people-nerds/design-sprints-ux-researchSubmit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly

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18:44

Episode 19 | What to do in downtime or if you aren't...

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2023/03/06

I talk through some concrete tips of what you can do if you have downtime as a user researcher and still want to have impact across your teams and organization!Resources: Rolling research programs Heuristic evaluations Benchmarking studySubmit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly newsletter!Join my UXR membership This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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30:13

Episode 18 | Challenges within my first job as a user...

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2023/02/20

In this episode, I talk through the major struggles I had within my first job as a user researcher and how I overcame and worked through themResources: Join my UXR membership Check out my new mastermind series 6 Pillars of Effective Stakeholder Relationships Write compelling insights Comprehensive guide to UXR WorkshopsSubmit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly newsletter! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get

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30:10

Episode 17 | Reframing impostor syndrome

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2023/02/13

In this episode, I talk through my thoughts on impostor syndrome and how we can consider reframing our mindset on it.Miroverse template -> https://miro.com/miroverse/failure-journal/?social=copy-linkDealing with Impostor Syndrome as a UXR -> https://dovetailapp.com/blog/dealing-with-impostor-syndrome-as-a-user-researcher/Submit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly newsletter!Join my UXR membership This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this

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Episode 16 | What is the difference between a UX...

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2023/02/06

In this episode, I talk about the differences (or lack thereof 😉) between a UX researcher, user researcher, and design researcherSubmit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly newsletter!Join my UXR membership! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit userresearchacademy.substack.com/subscribe

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26:05

Episode 15: What is internal testing & when to use it

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2023/01/30

In this episode, I talk through what internal testing is, when to use it, and when it might be a good idea to skip it!Submit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly newsletter!Join my UXR membership! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit userresearchacademy.substack.com/subscribe

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25:52

Episode 14: How to test font styles (and preference...

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2023/01/23

In this episode, I take a real-life example project about testing font styles and whether preference testing is a good fit for that particular project.ResourcesVisual testing article Submit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly newsletter!Join my UXR membership! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit userresearchacademy.substack.com/subscribe

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29:34

Episode 13: How to approach service mapping...

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2023/01/09

In this episode, I discuss my approach to service mapping (blueprint) workshops and how to run them!Submit a question -> https://anchor.fm/nikki-anderson-stanier/message (or email: nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Sign up for my UXR membership -> https://userresearchacademy.thrivecart.com/user-research-membership/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit userresearchacademy.substack.com/subscribe

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Episode 12: Freelancing as a UXR

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2022/12/19

In this episode, I talk through my thoughts on freelancing as a UXR and how to navigate that space!Chris Voth's Never Split the Difference This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit userresearchacademy.substack.com/subscribe

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29:04

Episode 11: What are concepts tests & how to use them

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2022/12/12

In this episode, I walk through my definition of a pure concept test, when and how I use them as well as the common misconceptions I see between concepts tests and other methodologiesComparative usability article This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit userresearchacademy.substack.com/subscribe

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23:56

Episode 10: How to work with a team who hasn't yet...

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2022/12/05

In this episode, I talk through ways to approach a team who is "pre-definition" phase and really in a problem-definition space. I talk through strategies for setting yourself up for success so that you are helping to support your team and getting all the information you need to do very impactful research! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit userresearchacademy.substack.com/subscribe

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16:18

Episode 9: What to do when you are seen as the person...

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2022/12/01

In this episode, I talk through strategies for working with colleagues who see you as an "expert" or "person with all the answers" - almost as if you are the actual "user." Ideation workshop articleHeuristic evaluation article This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit userresearchacademy.substack.com/subscribe

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Episode 8: Own your research process

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2022/11/24

Going a bit off-brand in the episode (no question, just a riff) about how important it is to own and build our research processes. You don't have to copy and paste something, you don't have to feel bad if the "ideal" research process doesn't work for you - in fact, it doesn't exist! I hope this helps and is inspiring!Resources:TEDW open-ended questionsBuild your research process (+ template)Feedback? nikki@userresearchacademy.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other

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Episode 7: Helping UXR colleagues up-skill

The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | Career ·

2022/11/10

In this episode, I tackle the question, "what do you do when you're working in a team with UX researchers who are not as competent?" and give very concrete strategies to make your team more open to feedback, as well as mechanisms to put into place for continuous feedback.Resources:-> Start a UXR Review-> Start an Internal Mentorship Program-> Interview assessment (+ template)Hang out with me more:Submit a question! (or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com)Join my bi-weekly

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