The Best of People Nerds 2024 🎉

2024 has taken us across all sorts of topics. Explore a round-up of some of our favorites!

As we head into 2025, it's that time of year to reflect on our favorite 2024 People Nerds moments. Whether we were navigating the ins and outs of ROI or GenAI, we couldn't ask for a better bunch to do it with!    We learned from the best minds in the industry with Co-Lab Continued and dove deep into topics like the future of UX and owning our power. All of this wouldn't have been possible without this extraordinary community.   Here's to starting a new year full of endless possibilities. We can't wait to continue these conversations, grow together, and make next year even more impactful. Research that reaches for the stars  Research doesn't end once the shareout is complete. As you start planning for the new year, use these resources to ensure that your work is aligned with business goals and influences decisions at pivotal moments. Tie your insights to the bottom line by demonstrating impact and ROI.  Ensure your research drives action and keep the momentum going after the readout. Change your approach to balancing long- and short-term research by taking a page out of a financial portfolio manager's book. Have you ever thought about customizing your research process? Learn how Vodafone made it happen to fit their unique business needs. Make GenAI your sous chef  Huge moves were made in the GenAI space this year. Use these resources to stay up-to-date with the evolving tech and learn how to harness it to make your work more efficient.  Need a way to streamline your work? AI has your back.  Looking for ways to introduce GenAI into your workflow? We've got ideas. We need to advocate for the ethical use of AI. Learn to do it effectively. Time to time travel What's in store for 2025? Fellow UX and insights leaders have some predictions… Don't let limiting beliefs get in the way of your UX success. Let's move through them together. It's never too late to redefine your role. Learn to advocate for yourself.  We can make UXR better together by turning insights into actions.  Use these tips to create a compelling argument for qualitative research.  We're all in this together Let's break free from the "us vs. them" mindset. When designers and researchers collaborate on high-quality research processes, we empower more informed decision-making across the entire org. Designers are a valuable asset. Learn how to fully support all of their research contributions. See how designers and researchers are collaborating and tackling research at Dscout. A research team that includes design and product can be your key to success. Here's how. Co-Lab Continued roundup  We're still riding the excitement and energy from our Co-Lab and Co-Lab Continued conferences. Here are some of our favorite sessions from the events this year...  Think a research repository will solve all your problems? Think again. Tap into the evolution of technology and how these tools will help us build a better future for UX. You have more power than you think. Learn to take it back with this inspiring session. Driving more impact starts with asking better questions.   Happy New Year! - The People Nerds Team at Dscout 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