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S2-E6: The role of the UX research Manager

Dr Emmanuelle Savarit Season 2 Episode 6

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This Episode is about the role of the UX Research Manager it will cover the following topics:

Why Do We Need UX Research Managers?
Some Historical Evolution of UX Research in Organisation
Who has managed researchers over the years?
The need for UX research managers
The Key Difference: IC Researcher vs. UX Research Manager
What Does a UX Research Manager Actually Do?
How to Transition from UX Researcher to Manager
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