Xplor's Lindsay Boylan on building a user-focused research practice

Insights on being the first researcher and a research team of 1 and how to stay focused on your user.

What it really takes to be the first researcher — and stay user-focused

Lindsay Boylan, Global Product Lead at Xplor, knows what it's like to join an organization as the first dedicated researcher and figure it out from scratch. In this AMA, she shares her candid perspective on making research a team sport, keeping your panel engaged, and proving the value of your work even when nobody asked for it.

Key takeaways:

  • Making research a team sport when you're the only researcher
  • Panel building strategies and keeping participants engaged over time
  • Measuring research value and impact as a team of 1
  • How to stay grounded in your user no matter what the business asks for
  • And more!

This one's for every solo researcher trying to build something that lasts. Watch now!

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