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The Biggest Mistakes Senior UX Researchers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Senior UX researchers are often the backbone of product strategy—trusted to uncover insights,...
Philip Burgess
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UX Research with No Budget – Getting Insights Without Spending a Dime
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader One of the biggest myths in UX research is that it requires big budgets, fancy tools, and large...
Philip Burgess
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How to Present UX Research Findings to Executive Stakeholders
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader You’ve run the study, analyzed the data, and pulled together your insights. Now comes the part...
Philip Burgess
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From Researcher to Leader: Lessons Learned as a UX Research Manager
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Making the leap from hands-on UX researcher to UX research manager is more than a change in...
Philip Burgess
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When Product Owners Don’t Believe in UX Research – Challenges and How to Overcome Them
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader In an ideal world, product owners (POs) and UX researchers work hand in hand—POs define priorities...
Philip Burgess
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Mentoring and Coaching Junior UX Researchers – Building the Next Generation of Talent
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader The strength of a UX research team isn’t just in the expertise of its senior members—it’s in how...
Philip Burgess
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Agile and UX Research – Building Better Products, Faster
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Agile has become the dominant approach for software development, with its focus on speed,...
Philip Burgess
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From Manager to Mentor: Shifting Your Leadership Style
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Leadership is more than assigning tasks and hitting deadlines—it’s about inspiring growth,...
Philip Burgess
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Core Competencies Every UX Research Leader Should Develop
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader A great UX research leader is more than just an exceptional researcher — they’re a strategist, a...
Philip Burgess
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Leading Through Ambiguity: UX Research in Uncertain Times
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader In a world defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), UX researchers...
Philip Burgess
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Measuring the Impact of UX Research: Beyond the Metrics
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader UX research is often the quiet force behind great products—shaping decisions, reducing risk, and...
Philip Burgess
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Mentorship in UX Research: Growing the Next Generation of Leaders
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader UX research is a field built on curiosity, empathy, and continuous learning. But behind every...
Philip Burgess
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What Makes a Great UX Research Leader
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader In the evolving landscape of digital products and services, UX research has emerged as a strategic...
Philip Burgess
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How to Handle a Difficult UX Researcher Who’s Underperforming
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader UX research is a cornerstone of user-centered design—but what happens when the researcher...
Philip Burgess
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Building a UX Research Team from Scratch: A Strategic Guide
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Whether you're the first UX researcher at a startup or tasked with scaling a research function in...
Philip Burgess
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Leading a UX Research Team: Strategy, Culture, and Impact
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader UX research is no longer a niche function—it’s a strategic powerhouse that drives product...
Philip Burgess
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How to Deal with Difficult Stakeholders and Product Owners Who Don’t Value UX Research
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader If you’ve been a UX researcher for any length of time, you’ve likely encountered a stakeholder or...
Philip Burgess
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Why UX Research Findings Sometimes Don’t Get Implemented (And What You Can Do About It)
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader You’ve conducted rigorous research, synthesized insights, and delivered a beautifully crafted...
Philip Burgess
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What Makes a Great UX Researcher
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader UX research is more than a job—it’s a craft that blends empathy, curiosity, analytical thinking,...
Philip Burgess
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The Most Common Mistakes UX Researchers Make (and How to Avoid Them)
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Even the most experienced UX researchers can fall into certain traps—especially when timelines are...
Philip Burgess
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