The Influential Researcher
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The Influential Researcher
9.1
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2 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Develop the confidence and skills to move from invisible researcher to influential consultant.
Class is in session
The Influential Researcher
9.1
(8 ratings)
2 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Develop the confidence and skills to move from invisible researcher to influential consultant.
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Hosted by
Dr. Nick Fine and Dr. Ari Zelmanow
Course overview
Grow your impact, influence, and career and become an indispensable researcher.
Research should be one of the most valuable functions in a business…
But it isn’t.
Researchers should be senior consultants that help the business make more informed—and less risky—business decisions...
But they aren't.
We are going to change this.
The secret to becoming a valued researcher is to generate better insights and have business leaders use those insights to make better decisions.
In this course, you will develop the foundational skills to elevate your career and transform you from invisible researcher to influential consultant:
1. You will learn how to apply scientific thinking and principles to generate better insights. This will immediately differentiate you from other researchers.
2. You will learn how to use insights to influence business decisions. You will be seen as a business consultant rather than a service provider.
Science + Influence = Valued
And in less than two weeks, you will develop the foundational skills to elevate your career and transform you from invisible researcher to influential consultant.
Be the change-maker your business needs...
...and become a durable, recession-resistant business partner that a company can't live without.
Who is this course for?
01
You are a UX researcher who wants to drive better business outcomes and be seen as a peer rather than a service provider.
02
You are an aspiring UX researcher who wants to stand out from other applicants.
03
You are a seasoned UX researcher who wants to develop skills that will take your career to the next level.
What you will learn...
The Science of UX Research
Scientific thinking is the cornerstone of UX research. Yet it's mention is noticeably absent from nearly every UX research training program.
By understanding the science behind research, you will be better equipped to apply the right research method for every situation.
Don't just be a better storyteller—be a better storybuilder
The TRUE VALUE of research is in collecting evidence, connecting the dots, and catalyzing decisions that:
📚 Turn data into stories
📝 Stories into strategies
🚀 Strategies into outcomes
To tell better stories, you have to build better stories.
We teach you this.
Methods alone are bullshit
Expertise isn't developed from using a cookbook approach to research. You can't be a master chef following a recipe. You must develop a deeper understanding.
The same applies to research.
We teach you the fundamentals—the science—to becoming an expert practitioner.
The power to influence business decisions
The job of research is to help business leaders make less risky business decisions.
We teach you how to communicate effectively using time-tested principles of persuasion.
You will leave with the confidence to deliver research that catalyzes decisions, i.e., has an impact.
Meet your instructors
Dr. Nick Fine
Dr. Nick Fine is a British psychologist and UX professional known for his work in UX psychology. With a background in cognitive psychology, he has been involved int he digital industry for over two decades. Dr. Fine has worked across various sectors, including finance, retail, healthcare, and technology, helping organizations improve their products and services by applying psychological principles to UX design and research.
As a recognized leader in the field, Dr. Fine has spoken at numerous conferences, written articles, and provided training on UX and psychology-related topics. He advocates for integrating psychology into UX practice to create more effective, efficient, and satisfying user experiences.
Dr. Ari Zelmanow
Described as a modern-day, consumer-focused Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Ari Zelmanow helps businesses uncover "clues" that enable businesses to:
🚀 Experience predictable growth
⚠️ Mitigate risk to minimize losses
⏱ Move faster than the competition
🔮 Adapt to unpredictable conditions
💰 Increase value for the business and customers
He currently leads research for Twilio's Communications Business Unit. Previously built and led insights teams @Quantive (formerly Gtmhub), @Twitter, @Indeed, and @Panasonic. Before leading insights, solved crimes as a metropolitan police detective at @SLMPD. Believes in truth, justice, and the American way, the Oxford comma, and NY-style pizza.
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The Influential Researcher
Course syllabus
01
The Science of UX
You will learn how to leverage scientific thinking to develop better insights. You will learn to think like a "UXR scientist."
02
The Consigliere Course
You will learn how to be the consigliere—and influence business decisions using your (now backed by science) insights. You will no longer be seen as a service provider; instead, you will be seen as the consigliere to the business.
Course schedule
4-6 hours per week
Kickoff » Fireside chat with Darren Hood
Saturday, May 27, @ 9:00 am MST
The Science of UX Research » Part One
Tuesday, May 30, @ 1:00 pm MST
The seventy-five-minute session with Dr. Nick Fine includes the workshop and Q&A.
The Science of UX Research » Part Two
Wednesday, May 31, @ 1:00 pm MST
The seventy-five-minute session with Dr. Nick Fine includes the workshop and Q&A.
The Science of UX Research » Part Three
Thursday, June 1, @ 1:00 pm MST
The seventy-five-minute session with Dr. Nick Fine includes the workshop and Q&A.
The Consigliere Course » Part One
Tuesday, June 6, @1:00 pm MST
The seventy-five-minute session with Dr. Ari Zelmanow includes the workshop and Q&A.
The Consigliere Course » Part Two
Wednesday, June 7, @ 1:00 pm MST
The seventy-five-minute session with Dr. Ari Zelmanow includes the workshop and Q&A.
The Consigliere Course » Part Three
Thursday, June 8, @ 1:00 pm MST
The seventy-five-minute session with Dr. Ari Zelmanow includes the workshop and Q&A.
Weekly projects
1-2 hours per week
Schedule items can also be used to convey commitments outside of specific time slots (like weekly projects or daily office hours).
Office Hours
TBD
Special Guest Speakers
TBD
Final AMA
TBD
Ask Nick and Ari anything.
Learning is better with cohorts
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you