Don’t sweat presenting to execs

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The power of storytelling and technology Can immersive journalism pave the path for more responsible storytelling? Ben has a captivating conversation with Dr. Sanchez Laws about the intersection of research, conflict, and technology to build a more peaceful future.   FOLLOW THE MONEY  This week's community poll Answer with a click this week, see the results in next week's newsletter.   What is your preferred way to consume journalism? 1. Podcasts or radio 2. Articles online 3. Social media posts 4. TV or video 5. Journalism? Never heard of it Present to executives with ease After you've done all that hard-earned research and brilliant synthesis, sharing insights is what translates your sweat and tears into action. Presenting to executives comes with its own particular challenges—and potentially huge rewards. UNDER PRESSURE Account management and beyond Working with other departments is a great way to bring value to your entire organization. Check out this updated piece, which includes a free downloadable guide on cross-team collaboration that you can use for months to come. WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER In practice, if someone says, 'I don't know how I feel about this...' then you might say, 'Because…?' It's very small and it doesn't sound like a question, but you're just offering them a little more space to finish the thought. Ximena Vengoechea Author and Speaker Read more from Ximena on the People Nerds blog! More we're discussing: Research ops are an important (but often overlooked) part of UXR. Sometimes you need to learn how to advocate for more resources, and other times you just have to get scrappy. Nothing says "scary" like a pop quiz! If you're ramping up to a job interview and expect a potential whiteboard challenge, this article has everything you need to prepare. When an innovator in the UX field spearheaded a study about studies, researchers took notice. See what we can learn from the CUE studies after 20 years of insights. What we're hearing: Empathy shouldn't just be for our customers—it can support healthier team dynamics, too. HBR offers a way to practice empathy as a team. User journeys are a cornerstone of UX research. But what if the journey involves decentralized flows and UIs? CoinDesk uses Web3 as a test case for more responsible mapping. Stories can help create a motivation for action in UX, but storytelling is art and science. Step Change has a primer to get you started. 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, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences