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Why Your Research Isn’t Driving Change (and How to Fix It)

Why Your Research Isn’t Driving Change (and How to Fix It)

Update: 2025-09-09
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In this episode of 'Elevate Your UX Career,' Brittany Cates addresses the common frustration of UX research being ignored. Inspired by insights from the Utah Front Conference, Brittany shares actionable strategies to make your research more impactful. Key takeaways include embracing discomfort, valuing ambiguous insights, talking to unsatisfied users, presenting findings engagingly, and driving actionable outcomes. Tune in to learn how a mindset shift can elevate your UX career and ensure your work drives real change.


00:00 Introduction: Why Your UX Research Gets Ignored


00:14 Mindset Shift from Utah Front Conference


01:07 Connecting Beyond the Podcast


01:34 The Importance of Uncomfortable Insights


05:52 Engaging Stakeholders with Your Research


07:32 Driving Impact with Your Research


08:14 Recap and Final Thoughts


09:25 Conclusion and Call to Action


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Why Your Research Isn’t Driving Change (and How to Fix It)

Why Your Research Isn’t Driving Change (and How to Fix It)

Brittany Cates