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Servant Leadership in Agile Environments: Empowering Teams for Real Impact
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Servant Leadership in Agile Environments: Empowering Teams for Real Impact Agile isn’t just a...
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The 10 Core Principles of Servant Leadership: Leading with Purpose and Humanity
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader In a world that often celebrates authority and control, servant leadership offers a refreshing—and...
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Servant Leadership in UX Research: Empowering Teams, Elevating Impact
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader UX research is a discipline rooted in empathy, listening, and service to users. So it’s no...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Diary Studies in UX Research: What They Are, How to Do Them, Why They Matter, and Best Practices
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Diary studies are a powerful yet underused tool in UX research. They offer a window into the real,...
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UX Research Surveys: How to Conduct Them and Best Practices for Meaningful Insights
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Surveys are one of the most accessible and scalable tools in the UX research toolkit. When done...
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Heuristic Evaluation in UX Research: What It Is, How to Do It, and Best Practices
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader When you're designing digital experiences, it's easy to get caught up in aesthetics and features....
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How to Choose the Best UX Research Method for Your Study
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Selecting the right UX research method isn’t just a box to tick—it’s a strategic decision that...
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Card Sorting - Unlocking User Insights
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader When designing intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences, understanding how users mentally...
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Navigating UX with Tree Testing: A Guide to Smarter Information Architecture
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader When users visit a website or app, they’re often on a mission—whether it’s finding a product,...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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