EP1. A Conversation with Becca Nicoara

• You can find Becca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccanicoara/

• Reach me on LinkedIn, ADPList.org, or email me at unsolicitedux@substack.com

Time Stamps:

• [1:20] Who is Becca Nicoara?

• [6:49] What does it mean to be a User Researcher II at Microsoft?

• [11:09] Stakeholder management & the levels of strategy for UX research

• [18:49] The UX research playbook

• [22:00] What is “scope” and why is it important?

• [24:53] Cross-functional communication  

• [27:20] The value of constraints

• [32:39] The impact of relationship building on collaborative communication 

• [38:50] What are some of the most important skills to have in your current role?  

• [43:30] Executive communication 

• [47:52] Becca’s path into UX research 

• [1:07:55] Advice for conveying research results

• [1:10:40] Becca’s favorite topic: Process & Operations

• [1:17:40] Becca’s Hot Take: She loves Microsoft research repository (HITTS)

• [1:21:28] Question from a mentee: What transferable skills are most valuable for a career transition into UX research?

Resources Discussed:

• NN/g: https://www.nngroup.com/

Special Thanks to:

• Capelle Gabriel, graphic design support

• Kelley Van Pelt, sound mixing support

• Seb Taylor, vocal training support

Intro Music:

"I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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