EPISODE · Jul 24, 2024 · 29 MIN
Ep. 10 - Leading in UXR with Roberta Dombrowski
from Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show · host Julian Della Mattia
Today we host Roberta Dombrowski, a seasoned research partner at Maze and a leadership coach at Learn Mindfully. Roberta shares her insights on what it means to lead in UX research, emphasizing that leadership can come from any role, not just those with managerial titles. She discusses the essential traits and skills needed for effective leadership, such as communication, conflict resolution, and visionary thinking, along with the common challenges researchers face. We also touch on topics like imposter syndrome, the importance of onboarding, and actionable tips for solo researchers or teams of one. (00:00) Introduction (00:16) Roberta's Background and Experience (01:04) Leadership in UX Research (02:37) Challenges of Leading Without a Title (07:59) Traits and Skills for Effective Leadership (11:26) Scaling the Team and Transitioning to Leadership (19:16) Imposter Syndrome in Leadership (23:23) First 30, 60, 90 Days as a Researcher (27:23) Final Tips and Closing Remarks Hungry for more? Subscribe to the From Finders to Builders newsletter or follow me on LinkedIn Follow Roberta on LinkedIn or check out Learn Mindfully. Check out some of Roberta's articles to dig deeper into what we discussed in this episode: Embracing onlyness: https://learnmindfully.co/2024/07/05/embracing-onlyness/ Getting to the heart of influence: https://learnmindfully.co/2023/10/10/getting-to-the-heart-of-influence/
What this episode covers
Today we host Roberta Dombrowski, a seasoned research partner at Maze and a leadership coach at Learn Mindfully. Roberta shares her insights on what it means to lead in UX research, emphasizing that leadership can come from any role, not just those with managerial titles. She discusses the essential traits and skills needed for effective leadership, such as communication, conflict resolution, and visionary thinking, along with the common challenges researchers face. We also touch on topics like imposter syndrome, the importance of onboarding, and actionable tips for solo researchers or teams of one. (00:00) Introduction (00:16) Roberta's Background and Experience (01:04) Leadership in UX Research (02:37) Challenges of Leading Without a Title (07:59) Traits and Skills for Effective Leadership (11:26) Scaling the Team and Transitioning to Leadership (19:16) Imposter Syndrome in Leadership (23:23) First 30, 60, 90 Days as a Researcher (27:23) Final Tips and Closing Remarks Hungry for more? Subscribe to the From Finders to Builders newsletter or follow me on LinkedIn Follow Roberta on LinkedIn or check out Learn Mindfully. Check out some of Roberta's articles to dig deeper into what we discussed in this episode: Embracing onlyness: https://learnmindfully.co/2024/07/05/embracing-onlyness/ Getting to the heart of influence: https://learnmindfully.co/2023/10/10/getting-to-the-heart-of-influence/
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