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"Wow, so much intel packed into one book" Alfonso de la Nuez, Co-founder, UserZoom"Essential read" Jamie Miller, Senior Research Manager, Microsoft"Clear, Credible, and Practical" K.C. Teis, Executive Director, Experience Design at athenahealth"Magnificent tips and plays from Kuldeep" Arin Bhowmick, Chief Design Officer, SAP"Must-read, unique format, rich content" Mitchell Hollis, Insights Leader, Ticketmaster"Packed with anecdotes, easy and insightful read" Abbie McLeod, Lead User Researcher at Etc. Health, BT Group"Action over theory, helpful guide, essential" Mariann Lowery, Design Research Manager, Think Company*****52 superpowers to make an impact, influence stakeholders, and be a leader. User Researchers face challenges that can be converted into opportunities. However, user researchers must develop and strengthen several superpowers to do so. This book does not aim to teach you the basics of user research methods. Instead, it offers practical tips, skills, and best practices.These 52 superpowers are organized into 4 sections:Strengthen Core (Section 1)Nurture Engagement (Section 2)Demonstrate Leadership (Section 3)Elevate Expertise (Section 4)Like a deck of cards, each section comprises 13 chapters (superpower). At the end of each section, a self-assessment survey invites you to reflect and strategize.Each superpower (chapter) includes easy-to-scan sections:What the superpower is all about?Why It Matters?How to use this superpower?Notes and action items for the reader to reflect on and create an action plan.Kuldeep Kelkar, a Silicon Valley UX leader, brings 25 years of industry experience across diverse companies, distilling it down to actionable tips and plays in this book. Happy reading!