Consulting offers intellectual challenge and expertise building, but lacks long-term team bonding and showcasing the full project lifecycle
Being a multi skilled UX-er can drive you crazy, here is how to continually drive your creativity and how to pick and choose that slice of the cake that most challenges you.
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TLDR: Recently, I had the privilege of leading a Design Thinking on-site 3-Day UX workshop for a global financial news organisation, a pioneering force in the industry. These workshops marked the launch of the discovery phase for a groundbreaking new product, and I was thrilled to guide the team through an immersive and productive experience.
Before I begin, let’s be clear, planning and preparation are you best friends. Be aware, planning creative sessions like these take time. Allow double the preparation time to the actual workshop time, so this three-day think tank translates to six days of dedicated planning. Having this knowledge is golden, don’t set yourself up to fail because you haven’t done your homework. Avoid the pitfalls of a hastily assembled workshop and set the stage for a truly groundbreaking experience.
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TLDR: Understanding your users through persona building and experience mapping helps uncover critical user needs across the customer lifecycle.