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Absolutely tracks (and of course it does, because Amanda is smart). If you can't afford specialists because you have to keep your team small, you have no choice but staff with generalists—and even then, there's no such thing as a total generalist, we all have a little more experience or talent in one thing over another. But when organisations grow, at some point they need the specialist in specific areas where problems arise: to keep their IA coherent, to make their content plan bullet-proof for years, to keep the design system of high structural quality, things you only learn by doing them over and over. Even in mid-sized teams it is nice to be able to mix designers with different capabilities up to get the best work from working together. No generalist can have gone deep enough in every field to be ready when a multitude of deep problems crop up; none of us have worked long enough. On the other hand, it is really hard to specialise as a UXer in your career unless you are in a place that always has a ton of choice of work. It is also risky because when your specialty is somehow considered passé, you may be stuck in a niche nobody wants and have to rebrand on the spot. You still need all-rounders for all kinds of other work in your team, but when your problems get hairy because you are doing so much as a company, you really need those heroes.

My view on hiring generalists vs specialists. You can hear more on the whole podcast about how we have created a world class design team in this 'generalist era'.

Struggling to convince stakeholders? Amanda Cano VP or Product Design at Mashreq Bank explains an effective method to get around this. Links to the full episode in the comments. #product #productdesign #Uxdesign #podcast #ux #productmanagmement #career #careeradvice #leadership

🎧 New UXDA Financial UX Design podcast episode: “Banks’ Design Maturity Affects Innovation.” In the financial sector, design maturity is a game-changer. Companies that integrate user experience into their strategic processes achieve higher revenue growth, market share, and customer satisfaction—as research from InVision and McKinsey highlights. 💡 But there’s a flip side: low design maturity can lead to reduced competitiveness and poor customer experiences. 🎯 Learn how financial institutions can adopt a user-centric approach and unlock their full potential with nine actionable steps by UXDA. Find out: 1. What is the potential impact of design maturity on the financial industry? 2. How are companies achieving design maturity, and what are the key components? 3. What specific examples demonstrate how design thinking improves the customer experience in banking? 👉🏼 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d4npqDuZ 👉🏼 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dAMUqgDR 👉🏼 TuneIn: http://tun.in/tDC10J Read the full article on UXDA's blog:  https://lnkd.in/dseNgu7B #uxda #fintech #banking #financialservices #bankingux #digitalbanking #fintechpodcasts #bankingtrends #innovation #future #bankinginnovation #uxdigitalstrategy #uxstrategy #designstrategy #digitalexcellence #uxdesign #usercentereddesign #designmaturity 

Excited to share this brand-new podcast conversation with Cal Thompson. Cal Thompson⁠ (they/them) is a design leader and the VP of User Experience at Headspace. They are leading a talented and mindful team of researchers and designers. Cal has extensive experience working with emerging tech, enterprise and customer experience challenges. In this conversation, we will focus on strategic product design, how UX is done at Headspace, what matters most to them when crafting mindful experiences, a career in design tips and much more. Tune in via the link in the comments (or find it on all major podcasting platforms) #ux #uxdesign #uxresearch #productdesign #productdesignstrategy #uxpodcast #uxstrategy #designleadership #productmanagement #strategicdesign

Worthy Read: Remote Discovery – Teresa Torres on The Product Experience by Mind the Product I broke one of my own rules for 2020 and appeared as a guest on Mind the Product's podcast, The Product Experience. (What can I say—it's been a crazy year!) We talked about how to make sure that in spite of all the change in the world, you still continue to incorporate discovery into your product practice. Give it a listen. Check it out here: https://buff.ly/2wZCqOq ❓ How has the shift to remote work during the crisis affected your approach to product discovery, and what strategies have you found effective in adapting to these changes while still prioritizing customer needs? #prodmgmt #ux #engineering

Worthy Read: Remote Discovery – Teresa Torres on The Product Experience by Mind the Product I broke one of my own rules for 2020 and appeared as a guest on Mind the Product's podcast, The Product Experience. (What can I say—it's been a crazy year!) We talked about how to make sure that in spite of all the change in the world, you still continue to incorporate discovery into your product practice. Give it a listen. Check it out here: https://buff.ly/2wZCqOq ❓ How has the shift to remote work during the crisis affected your approach to product discovery, and what strategies have you found effective in adapting to these changes while still prioritizing customer needs? #prodmgmt #ux #engineering

Worthy Read: This will make you a better decision maker | Annie Duke (author of “Thinking in Bets” and “Quit”, former pro poker player) by Lenny Rachitsky I’m a big fan of Annie Duke’s Thinking in Bets. And I was delighted to hear her opening story on Lenny’s Podcast where she shared that teams should first do the work individually, share their diverse perspectives, and then co-create a group version. We follow this exact pattern in all of our courses and it’s how I recommend product trios collaborate. The episode was full of gems. Give it a listen. Check it out here: https://buff.ly/40A1dnt ❓ Annie Duke discusses using pre-mortems and "kill criteria" to improve decision-making. How do you apply similar strategies in your product work to avoid sunk cost traps and overconfidence bias? #prodmgmt #ux #engineering

Happy Easter 🐣 Rather than chocolates, bunnies or cute fluffy chicks. I thought I'd give the gift of a brand new Faster Horses episode and our new website. Dive into the intricacies of UX and product management with Simon Berry and Mark Sutcliffe in our latest podcast episode! Uncover the truths behind scrum effectiveness, share a chuckle over industry tales, and get the inside poop (I mean scoop) on elevating user experiences. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just passionate about tech, this episode is designed to keep you at the forefront. 🚀🎧 #InnovationInsights #UXDesignTalks" Check out the episode "Harmonising Business and Creativity in Product Leadership" now at: https://lnkd.in/essvJQVu p.s. If you need a website like this, it just takes about 30 minutes to set up – give me a shout 😘

Worthy Read: This will make you a better decision maker | Annie Duke (author of “Thinking in Bets” and “Quit”, former pro poker player) by Lenny Rachitsky I’m a big fan of Annie Duke’s Thinking in Bets. And I was delighted to hear her opening story on Lenny’s Podcast where she shared that teams should first do the work individually, share their diverse perspectives, and then co-create a group version. We follow this exact pattern in all of our courses and it’s how I recommend product trios collaborate. The episode was full of gems. Give it a listen. Check it out here: https://buff.ly/40A1dnt ❓ Annie Duke discusses using pre-mortems and "kill criteria" to improve decision-making. How do you apply similar strategies in your product work to avoid sunk cost traps and overconfidence bias? #prodmgmt #ux #engineering