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UX Research

Empathy Fatigue: How Researchers Protect Themselves From Burnout

researcher burnout prevention strategies

Losing yourself to empathy fatigue can threaten your research passion; discover essential strategies to protect your well-being and stay resilient.

Max Smart
August 8, 2025

structured thinking overcomes conformity

Mindsets

Breaking Bias: Structured Ideation That Defeats Groupthink

Starting with structured ideation techniques can help break bias and defeat groupthink,…

Max Smart
August 10, 2025

financial innovation through empathy

Leadership

Design Thinking for Non‑Designers: A CFO’s Survival Guide

I can help you leverage design thinking to revolutionize your financial strategies and…

Max Smart
August 9, 2025

common facilitation mistakes to avoid

Facilitation

Facilitation Failures: 8 Mistakes Even Pros Still Make

The trap of common facilitation mistakes, even for pros, can undermine your…

Max Smart
August 9, 2025

simple methods for jtbd

Business Design

Unlocking “Jobs to Be Done” Without Fancy Surveys

Learning how to uncover customer “Jobs to Be Done” without fancy surveys reveals…

Max Smart
August 8, 2025