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UX Manager vs UX Leader: It’s More Than Just a Title

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Oct 14, 2024

UX Manager vs UX Leader: It’s More Than Just a Title

Being a UX manager isn’t just about the title. Learn how to truly lead your team by recognising contributions, fostering growth, and building trust with every decision.

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Christopher Nguyen

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Oct 7, 2024

10 Ways UX Managers Lose Credibility

As a UX manager, your credibility is everything. Avoid these 10 mistakes that will make your team lose trust in you.

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How to Push Back on Stakeholders and Win (Real Examples)

Christopher Nguyen

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Sep 9, 2024

How to Push Back on Stakeholders and Win (Real Examples)

Not pushing back on stakeholders can lead to failed projects and missed opportunities. Learn how to speak up, advocate for your designs, and own your expertise.

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How UX Managers Can Make A Powerful Impact (Real Examples)

Christopher Nguyen

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Aug 26, 2024

How UX Managers Can Make A Powerful Impact (Real Examples)

Discover actionable design leadership tips for managers, including pushing your team, leading by example, and giving them a voice. Learn from real-life experiences to make a powerful impact.

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Why Leaders Are Failing and What It Means for Us All?

Christopher Nguyen

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Aug 5, 2024

Why Leaders Are Failing and What It Means for Us All?

Uncover the stark reality of empathy in leadership. Learn why many leaders fall short, how it affects workplace culture, and practical tips for fostering a truly empathetic environment.

Building a Successful Design Team: Essential Tips for New Managers

Christopher Nguyen

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Jul 1, 2024

Building a Successful Design Team: Essential Tips for New Managers

Discover 10 helpful tips for new design managers to build a successful design team. Learn how to foster collaboration, set clear goals, and create a cohesive team culture.

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Christopher Nguyen

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May 27, 2024

How To Be A Better UX Manager

Struggling with management? Get tips on handling the stress and pressure of being a boss.

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Building a Healthy Work Environment: A Guide for Design Leaders

Christopher Nguyen

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Mar 18, 2024

Building a Healthy Work Environment: A Guide for Design Leaders

Leading a healthy design team is about igniting passion, fostering creativity, and empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

Master the Art of Reflecting with Retrospectives

Christopher Nguyen

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Dec 17, 2023

Master the Art of Reflecting with Retrospectives

A retrospective serves as a compass for improvement, steering UX teams towards success by reflecting on accomplishments, challenges, and growth opportunities.

The Secret to Product Success: UX Maturity

Christopher Nguyen

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Dec 10, 2023

The Secret to Product Success: UX Maturity

UX Maturity—a dynamic framework providing organizations with a strategic roadmap to assess and enhance their user-centered design capabilities.

Christopher Nguyen

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Dec 3, 2023

Guide to Clarity: Living Documents

Unlock the potential of living documents and revolutionize your approach to UX collaboration.

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Christopher Nguyen

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Nov 19, 2023

F*ck Meetings

UX designers could all do with fewer meetings. Period. Striking a balance by making meetings outcome-focused and efficient provides more time to focus on what truly matters for your design team.

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Christopher Nguyen

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Nov 5, 2023

Building Your Design Tribe

Establish a design tribe to foster a professional support system where individuals understand one another implicitly, making it a hub for troubleshooting, learning, and even venting.

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The Art of Building Connections Between UX Designers

Christopher Nguyen

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Oct 30, 2023

The Art of Building Connections Between UX Designers

By gaining a deeper understanding of your UX design team's motivations and values, you can forge stronger connections, boost engagement, and lead with empathy and purpose.

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Bridging Borders: Cross Cultural UX Design

Christopher Nguyen

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Oct 22, 2023

Bridging Borders: Cross Cultural UX Design

Cross-cultural UX design is more than just a design approach; it's a mindset that recognizes the beauty of diversity and leverages it to create exceptional digital experiences.

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Christopher Nguyen

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Oct 15, 2023

The Path to Continuous Growth in Your UX Career

Navigate your UX career with a roadmap for achieving your goals. Are you a mid-level or senior UX designer looking to keep the momentum in your career?

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Finding Your Design Team's Intrinsic Motivations

Christopher Nguyen

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Oct 1, 2023

Finding Your Design Team's Intrinsic Motivations

As a UX manager, understanding the motivations of your creative team is essential for fostering a win-win relationship. Introducing Moving Motivators.

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Decoding UX Collaboration: Better Teamwork with Working Styles

Christopher Nguyen

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Sep 17, 2023

Decoding UX Collaboration: Better Teamwork with Working Styles

A toolkit for UX collaboration and teamwork. Working styles outline a designer’s communication style, expectations, and unique quirks.

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Christopher Nguyen

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Sep 10, 2023

The Unsung Hero In Design: UX Writing

As the industry evolves, acknowledging the significance of well-crafted words becomes paramount for organizations seeking to elevate their digital offerings.

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The User Council: Increasing UX Design’s ROI

Christopher Nguyen

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Sep 4, 2023

The User Council: Increasing UX Design’s ROI

Discover how the User Council revolutionizes the way businesses approach UX Design by putting users at the center of decision-making. Learn how to implement this game-changing, user-centric strategy for better ROI and happier customers.

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Power of Personal Mind Maps for UX Designers & Managers

Christopher Nguyen

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Sep 3, 2023

Power of Personal Mind Maps for UX Designers & Managers

Harness the power of personal maps to bridge the gap between teammates. By uncovering both commonalities and differences, a stronger sense of security emerges, enabling smoother collaboration.

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From Stress to Success: Mastering Burnout in UX Design

Christopher Nguyen

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Aug 28, 2023

From Stress to Success: Mastering Burnout in UX Design

Embracing the reality of burnout and stress in the world of UX design is the first step towards building a resilient and successful career.

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Beyond Labels: How Personal One-Pagers Empower Design Teams

Christopher Nguyen

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Aug 20, 2023

Beyond Labels: How Personal One-Pagers Empower Design Teams

Personal one-pagers prove to be a game-changing tool for UX/UI design teams seeking to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and team spirit.

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10 Killer UX Creative Exercises for Teams

Christopher Nguyen

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Aug 13, 2023

10 Killer UX Creative Exercises for Teams

Much like regular muscles, creative muscles must be exercised in order to grow. For UX designers, creativity is the lifeblood that fuels innovative and user-centric solutions.

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From Designing to Leading Teams: A UX Designer's Path to Leadership

Christopher Nguyen

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Jul 31, 2023

From Designing to Leading Teams: A UX Designer's Path to Leadership

Discover how to transition from UX Design to leadership, with insights on soft skills, decision-making, mentoring, courage, and continuous learning.

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The Ultimate Team Feedback Tool: Virtual Suggestion Box

Christopher Nguyen

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Jul 30, 2023

The Ultimate Team Feedback Tool: Virtual Suggestion Box

By embracing feedback from UX designers, you create an environment that celebrates openness, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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From Good to Great: The Art of Virtual High Fives

Christopher Nguyen

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Jul 16, 2023

From Good to Great: The Art of Virtual High Fives

Virtual high fives represent more than mere gestures – they symbolize employee recognition. Acknowledging and appreciating your UX designers' contributions is crucial.

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Tap into Hidden Potential: How Committees Transform UX Design Teams

Christopher Nguyen

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Jul 2, 2023

Tap into Hidden Potential: How Committees Transform UX Design Teams

Why are UX design committees so important? Well, they empower your team by fostering autonomy and trust. Instead of top-down decision-making, committees put the power in the hands of those closest to the work.

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How 1:1 Sessions Drive Problem-Solving and Foster Creative Thinking (UX Management)

Christopher Nguyen

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Jun 25, 2023

How 1:1 Sessions Drive Problem-Solving and Foster Creative Thinking (UX Management)

1:1 meetings are more than just routine check-ins – they can actually fuel the creative growth of a company. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity for open and candid discussions between managers and their team members.

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Mastering the Art of Giving & Receiving Feedback

Christopher Nguyen

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Jun 18, 2023

Mastering the Art of Giving & Receiving Feedback

Feedback is often a pain point, whether you are giving or receiving. It comes with the unsaid intention of telling, “you need to change.”

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Why Small Wins Is Essential For Designers' Sanity

Christopher Nguyen

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Jun 11, 2023

Why Small Wins Is Essential For Designers' Sanity

When we celebrate our wins, it boosts engagement, and productivity, and strengthens our sense of unity, helping us tackle any challenges that come our way.

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From Fear to Freedom: Unlocking A UX Team’s Potential

Christopher Nguyen

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May 21, 2023

From Fear to Freedom: Unlocking A UX Team’s Potential

Psychological safety serves as a powerful catalyst for exceptional decision-making, fostering healthy group dynamics, and cultivating stronger interpersonal relationships.

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