EP3. A Conversation with Danyell Jones | UX Research Manager & Professor of HCI

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Chapters:

1:28 Introduction to Danyell Jones

1:48 What does being a UX Research Manager mean to Danyell?

2:40 Common UX research “blockers” & constraints

7:45 The impact of team size

9:15 Prioritization

14:00 Scoping & Planning for multiple markets

17:00 Participant sample bias & Internal vs. external testing

22:03 Specializing in your career

25:40 Knowing your growth areas

30:00 Critique & Peer review

32:35 Cadence & Team meetings

[34:45 The 1:1 meeting with your manager

42:00 Danyell’s reflection on her own strengths & growth areas

47:32 Danyell’s path to becoming a UX Research Manager

53:58 Highlighting your transferable experience & skills

57:54 Navigating your career transition

1:01:15 Knowing when you are ready to step into your next role

1:04:45 Dealing with a toxic cultures & company baggage

1:10:08 Advice for entering a new role

1:14:06 Common misconceptions when you are new

1:18:30 Danyell’s passion for education & accessibility

1:26:15 Dealing with cross-functional partners trying to dictate research

1:34:45 How to not just say “ok”

1:38:40 What a ux research manager is looking for in an entry level portfolio

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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