UXers Need to Think Like Product Leaders

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Summary: By adopting the mindset of a product leader, UXers can build support and buy-in within their company.

Things are rapidly changing in the UX field, and it can feel overwhelming. From AI hype to layoffs to changing roles, it is hard to know how to improve your skillset. We believe that UX professionals should focus on learning to think, act, and collaborate like product leaders.

The Current Conflicts

As the owners of a UX agency, Fuego UX , we have a unique perspective from collaborating with teams working on diverse digital products at technology companies. These teams usually consist of a mix of engineering, product, and UX stakeholders — and the ratio is rarely in UX’s favor.

In a perfect world, this “three-legged stool” should provide a stable foundation. In reality, a variety of factors can cause conflict between UX, product, and engineering teams. Despite the shared goal of creating valuable products, tension can stem from crossover responsibilities , internal politics, and differing perspectives.

This content originally appeared on NN/g latest articles and announcements and was authored by Alex Smith, Nate Wearin

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