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Open AI's UX strategy & recording from How to Lead with Strategy π₯
Dear Reader,
Yesterday, we had a masterclass on strategic leadership for designers, called How to Lead with UX Strategy.
We covered all the ways that a UX designer might lead their organization through UX, product and business strategy.
I used OpenAI as an example of the possible layers of strategy you might be dealing with in your org.
Some quick takeaways:
- You don't need to be a strategist to lead through strategy
- "Strategic Thinking" isn't a mystery...it's just good research
- Magic question: "what makes us different than our competitors?"
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The first review of Don Norman's new book is out...
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Fast Company said: βNormanβs book is admirably ambitious." I got Design for a Better World this week. My take so far: this is going to be a dense 376 pages of material from the Don of UX... π₯ππ₯
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B2B Survival Guide for UX Designers
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βLearn to improve the user experience when your customer is another business.
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βLearn how to build a winning UX or product strategy that aligns design with business.
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Have a great weekend, y'all!
Jeff Humble
βDesigner & Co-Founder
βThe Fountain Institute
The Fountain Institute
The Fountain Institute is an independent online school that teaches advanced UX & product skills.
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