Workshops

DO ONLY THE RESEARCH THAT MATTERS

Determine what really needs research and when you already know enough

Develop a repeatable framework to identify when research is actually needed, prioritize the right studies, and track impact to see a corresponding increase in the effective use of insights.

You’ll learn the necessary skills to take this into your work immediately.

What it is

Have a repeatable prioritization framework and know how to determine when research is needed and when it’s not, using a Clarity + Risk + Cost model.

Have a worksheet you can use to gather, assess, and prioritize research requests.

Know how to involve stakeholders in your prioritization process and communicate when their requested research isn’t prioritized.

Know how to establish an easily manageable research tracker (using tools you already have) for locating repeatable insights and tracking post-research impact.

Outcomes

You want to have more confidence in the outcomes of your research investment.

You feel that teams aren’t focusing on the research that really matters but you don’t know how to advise them on which research they should be focused on.

Teams are doing what you think is the right research but the insights are falling flat.

You can’t possibly run fresh research for everything you believe is important.

You’ve read articles and listened to talks on how to prioritize research and you still haven’t been able to get it to work in an effective way.

This is useful when

This workshop is highly interactive and very high-touch: you will prioritize 3 real-life research projects.

You’ll alternate between working individually and in small groups with other attendees. There will be plenty of opportunities for personalized attention.

The workshop is recorded so if you can’t make the live sessions, you can review on your own time.

How it works

JUST YOUR TEAM

private workshop for only your team

Schedule according to your team’s availability and accommodate your timezones

Option for in-person or virtual

Choose the option that works best for you:

LEARN WITH PEERS OUTSIDE YOUR ORG

on Maven.com

Open to the public so your team will participate alongside attendees from other orgs like yours

This workshop is run through the Maven.com platform, designed for group-based learning

Format: Through a combination of live sessions led by Carol and working on your own, you’ll:

  • Identify which stakeholders to involve in the prioritization activity

  • Prioritize three actual research projects using a worksheet template

  • Create a communication plan to share prioritization decisions

  • Bonus: Know how to track impact from research insights

Schedule and cost

JUST YOUR TEAM

private workshop for only your team

Schedule according to your team’s availability and accommodate your timezones

Travel fees will be charged if the workshop is held in-person outside of the Bay Area, CA

Contact Carol for pricing

LEARN WITH PEERS OUTSIDE YOUR ORG

on Maven.com

See schedule and pricing at Maven

What people are saying about this course

  • This was an excellent course and Carol was a fantastic facilitator. I learned so much in such a short period of time and have been going back to my notes and her templates almost daily since.

    Leah, Sr Manager, UX Research

  • This was a great workshop. Carol's framework for taking in and prioritizing research projects was thoroughly explained and explored. I came away with a clear approach I could put to use in my work immediately.

    Olivia, UX Researcher

  • This course is chock full of useful and actionable information and frameworks. I'm excited to use what I learned to help my clients prioritize their research needs.

    Julie, Founder

  • I found tremendous value in the course in the very first hour itself when I realized clearly where I lacked in my prioritization skills. It's one word - structure. Thanks to Carol, I can now approach it more methodically and have a good degree of control and feel confident about spending time and resources on work/projects that deliver the most value and impact. The framework is simple yet very powerful. Would highly recommend it :)

    Praveen, UX Researcher

  • I've learned so much and has helped tremendously with my professional development. It feels like the puzzle piece I was missing to understand how to grow my career and understand how to better prioritize research in the area I work in.

    Enna, UX Researcher

  • I left Carol's course feeling energized with a tonne of practical takeaways that I can immediately start applying to my practice.

    Jas, UX Research Lead

  • I found what I was looking for in a practical course on research. Thank you Carol for sharing your knowledge and kindness.

    Marta, Sr Product Designer

  • Carol shares her experiences with the confidence and consistency of someone who has learned a great deal and has experience in the market. As a result of the dynamics applied in the workshop, participants are able to share their ideas and opinions easily. The course material is extremely useful for adapting and applying to our specific needs. It's highly recommended :)

    Fran, UX Researcher