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Welcome to Season 2 of UX Leadership by Design. In this episode, we talk to Bryn McCoy, a seasoned UX design leader, who shares her journey from a maker in tech to a design leader. Bryn emphasizes the importance of collaboration between product and design teams, addressing challenges in the tech industry, and the need for innovation in times of uncertainty. Bryn also highlights the significance of maintaining creativity and motivation within teams and stresses the importance of personal and cultural growth. The episode covers various topics including the transition from making to leading, collaboration strategies, and maintaining team motivation amidst challenges, ending with recommendations for further resources.

Takeaways

• Collaboration between product and design teams is crucial for successful projects.
• Innovation is necessary, even in challenging times, and can involve retooling existing infrastructure.
• Leaders should prioritize personal and cultural growth to maintain creativity and motivation within teams.
• Taking time for self-care and giving oneself grace is essential for effective leadership.
• Cultivating vision and voice is key to inspiring and leading teams in innovative endeavors.

Topics Covered

1. UX Design Team Collaboration
2. Innovation and Creative Design
3. Challenges & Growth in UX Leadership
4. Motivating Creative Design Teams
5. Resilience in Design Leadership
6. Synergy with Product Leadership
7. Strategies for UX Leadership
8. Cultural Dynamics in UX

Links:

• Bryn McCoy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brynmccoy/
• https://brynmccoy.com/
• Mineral -Professional Coaching & Training: https://madebymineral.com/Professional
• Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence--The Groundbreaking Meditation Practice by Daniel Dr. Siegel: https://www.amazon.com/Aware-Practice-Presence-Groundbreaking-Meditation/dp/1101993049
  
  

Fuzzy Math: fuzzymath.com


Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbaldino/

Named by Variety as a "Digital Innovator to Watch in 2020", and in 2019, recognized by the Advanced Imaging Society  with a Distinguished Leadership Award for being a significant "entertainment industry growth catalyst," Vicki Dobbs Beck is the Executive in Charge of ILMxLAB, the award-winning division launched by Lucasfilm in 2015 to pioneer in the field of immersive storytelling. ILMxLAB wants to make it possible for people to 'Step Inside Our Stories' in ways never before possible. Using technologies like virtual and augmented reality, ILMxLAB aspires to create connected experiences that transform places, spaces, and our daily lives as we transition from storytelling to storyliving.

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