Research Operations 101

This week from People Nerds: Kasey Canlas shares her tips for ReOps success and we are challenged with restructuring existing UX.

Getting real about ReOps ReOps expert, Kasey Canlas takes us through the ins and outs of the field—how to break into and excel within the industry. She also breaks down, step-by-step how to improve your data security to ensure participant information is respected and properly utilized.   DATA? SECURED ✔️ This week's community poll Answer with a click this week, see the results in next week's newsletter.   What is your favorite content to read on People Nerds? 1. Interviews with industry leaders 2. How-to articles with templates and practical tips 3. Case studies on how specific UXR projects were achieved 4. Insights on emerging trends in the industry 5. Findings from original research projects Remodeling, not rebuilding existing research practices Starting as the first-and-only UXR at a company with an existing practice might feel especially daunting. How do you bring to bear your expertise while respecting colleagues' workflows? Institutional habits can be a useful starting point, especially if you navigate them properly. WE'VE GOT WORK TO DO The marker for success for the products I work on can't just be measured in numbers. It also has to be measured in stories. Thaniya Keereepart VP Customer Experience, Harvest READ MORE More we're discussing: On Episode 6 of the People Nerds Podcast, Dr. Umi Hsu shares the importance of both the stories you tell and the things you don't say. Surveys, meet interviews. dscout's Laurel Brown highlights three ways to blend methods to rejuvenate your data collection. What we're hearing: Designers, do you miss sketching? IDF shares ways to reintroduce drawing into a UX design practice and the ways it complements prototyping. UXRs, designers, and even sales pros can make impactful product managers. Diego has you covered with a start-to-finish guide (with role breakdowns). dscout is a company composed of People Nerds working to make context-rich human insight an everyday habit across organizations. The dscout platform—Diary, Live, Recruit, and Express—enables remote qualitative research that brings researchers into the moments experienced and shared by real people. Curious about the platform or working with dscout? Talk to an account executive.  dscout, 222 North LaSalle St. Suite 650, Chicago, Illinois 60601, (312) 880-9715 Unsubscribe Manage preferences