BDTP. The Impact Mindset with Connor Joyce

BDTP. The Impact Mindset with Connor Joyce

Author: Jane Portman February 28, 2025 Duration: 39:03

Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Connor Joyce, senior user researcher at Microsoft and author of Bridging Intention to Impact. You'll learn why you need to ask if your product is really working, the five success metrics for products, some approaches to collecting behavioral data, and more.

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Jane Portman hosts UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product Strategy, a place where detailed discussions unfold at the intersection of visual design and business goals. Each episode moves beyond surface-level trends to explore the practical decisions behind effective digital products, particularly within the SaaS world. You’ll hear from a diverse roster of practitioners-people who are actively shaping interfaces and steering product direction-offering perspectives that are grounded in real experience. The conversations naturally cover a wide terrain, from the nuances of user research and interaction design to the broader strategies of product marketing and sustainable business growth. This podcast is for designers, founders, and product managers who appreciate that a great user experience is fundamentally connected to a sound strategy. The focus remains on tangible insights you can consider for your own work, avoiding abstract theory in favor of applicable knowledge. Tune in for thoughtful dialogue that helps bridge the gap between creating something beautiful and building something that truly works for both users and the business.
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