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How to manage research projects without losing your mind

Johanna Jagow
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5 min readAug 31, 2023
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TL;DR: Bring your research project management to the next level with these five best practices: Doing research about your own research, only tracking things that are relevant, automating and integrating as much as you can, avoiding gatekeeping, and looking at more than just projects.

“Who is responsible for this study?” “When will you cover my idea?” “How many tests did you run last month?” “Which methods are we using the most?” — UX research is so much more than just choosing a method, talking to users, and reporting results. In times of full backlogs, limited resources, and the pressure to demonstrate value, getting research projects done most efficiently is an important part of the puzzle too. Yet, many teams are using a wide range of tools for different project parts, run through inefficient processes, and the search for information can quickly end in the urge to frustratedly scream into a pillow.

🥂 Drink your own champagne

If researchers are one thing, it’s busy (like everyone else). That’s why the idea of adding more to the list by running research about your own research might not be met with the highest enthusiasm initially. However, it’s highly recommended to start with putting a spotlight on where your current system of managing research projects works well and where…

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Johanna Jagow
Johanna Jagow

Written by Johanna Jagow

Independent UX researcher and UX consultant based in Barcelona. I write about all things UX Research, UX Management, and ResearchOps. https://johannajagow.com/

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What a well-researched and insightful piece! Your expertise on project shines through in your writing. I found the information both valuable and thought-provoking. Looking forward to reading more of your articles in the future!

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