Watch Jeff's Intro to UX Strategy πŸ“Ί


Watch Jeff's Intro to UX Strategy πŸ“Ί

by Jeff Humble


Dear Reader,

A few weeks ago, I gave a talk on UX strategy that I'd like to share with you, newsletter subscribers, because you're just the best.

After teaching UX strategy for four years, I have some insights into how to approach strategy as a UXer. I hope this talk will ensure you have the right mindset to get started in strategy.

What's in the talk:

  • Why UX strategy matters now
  • What UX strategy is (and isn’t)
  • How most designers mess up UX Strategy
  • Designerly ways to run a strategy project
  • Case study: from delivery mode to strategy expert
  • What the Fountain Institute strategy course is like
  • Live Q&A β€” your questions, challenges, and goals

I talk about how designers can do strategy better than executives with our designerly ways of working...and I really believe it.

I dare you to send it to your UX lead ;)

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Until next week! ✌️

Jeff Humble
​Designer & Co-Founder
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The Fountain Institute

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