The art of budgeting time and money

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This week we're tackling budgets, but we're not just talking dollars. As they say, time is money, and the more thoughtfully you spend it, the better your research will be.   While budgeting isn't the sexiest (or easiest) task, a well-thought-out plan ensures you have the right resources and enough time to successfully activate.    Follow along to best your budgeting troubles with pointers—like the two types of budgets you didn't know you needed—and strategies for making the most of your precious time.   How do you approach allocating resources for a project? Let us know in the People Nerds' Slack community! - The People Nerds Team   Whether you're new to creating a user research budget or seeking to optimize your funding, this budgeting breakdown and template will simplify the process, empowering you to make informed financial decisions and maximize your resources.   MAKE MONEY MOVES KEEP READING - MORE ON THIS TOPIC Balance short-term and long-term research needs by approaching research like a financial portfolio.   We could all use more time. Here's how to buy more of it and increase turnaround time on your next project.   Got UX debt? If you don't invest time and resources now, the quality of your user experience will suffer later.   What is the biggest challenge you face in securing a user research budget?   1. Difficulty in measuring and communicating the ROI of research 2. Lack of support or understanding from stakeholders 3. Competing priorities in the organization 4. Limited overall budget for research 5. Other, let us know in our Slack community! We'll post the results afterward in our Slack community! In September, we brought together leading researchers from across the country for our Co-Lab event to discuss thorny topics like GenAI, UX influence, and business impact. This November, we're taking these sessions online and invite you to join us in challenging UX conventions and writing the new playbooks. Come with questions and leave equipped with strategies to reignite your organization.   SIGN ME UP Netflix is hiring a Senior Researcher. StubHub is recruiting a UX Researcher. Etsy is looking for a Senior UX Researcher. Today, the only thing any of us can control is 1) how quickly we learn and 2) how we adapt based on that learning. Robin Beers PhD and Founder of Ubuntu Culture Company     READ MORE in Amplify Your Insight Impact with Double Loop Learning Ready to scale your research program? Successfully scaling research requires effective stakeholder collaboration, flexible methods, and insights designed for impact.   See how Dscout can help you with all three. dscout, 222 North LaSalle St, Chicago, IL Unsubscribe Manage preferences