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Theme 2: Discussion
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Monday, January 8, 2024 • Enterprise Experience 2020
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Theme 2: Discussion
Speakers: Kit Unger , Jackie Ho , Veevi Rosenstein and Vasileios Xanthopoulos

Summary

Join today’s speakers for Q&A and discussion of the day’s topics.

Key Insights

  • User centricity in enterprises is often hindered by a lack of recognition of its value.

  • Design is frequently misconceived as solely visual design, limiting designers’ contributions to product strategy.

  • Teams can become too focused on individual personas, neglecting the holistic user experience.

  • Balancing customer obsession with business goals is crucial for sustainable product development.

  • Designers often need to clarify their role beyond UI to effectively contribute to broader business objectives.

  • Integrating research into the design process is essential for producing user-centric products.

  • Communicating in a language understood by stakeholders fosters better collaboration and buy-in.

  • Effective product development requires cross-disciplinary teamwork across various functions like marketing and engineering.

  • Continuous learning and feedback loops enhance the iterative design process.

  • Utilizing existing tools creatively can help smaller teams overcome budget constraints for research.

Notable Quotes

"User centricity is still lagging quite a bit in the enterprise world."

"IT is often seen as an order taker instead of an equal collaborator."

"Designers need to think beyond pixel perfection to add value to overall product strategy."

"Companies need to consider the entire end-to-end user journey, not just isolated product features."

"Not all designers know how to conduct research well, which is why researchers are important."

"Running a department like a business emphasizes mutual benefit and partnership."

"It's crucial to frame the value of design from the perspective of individual stakeholders."

"A growth board is an advanced tool that requires significant internal alignment."

"Leaders must articulate goals clearly for teams to understand their objectives."

"Being opportunistic with existing resources can help research efforts without budget."

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