how users interact with business reference data

Demand to supply Work conducted 2018/2019

Problem

What methods do analysts use to effectively coordinate and utilize business data from multiple sources and across various organizations?

Approach

Through conducting interviews with users from marketing, demand, and supply organizations, I utilized Empathy Mapping and Persona Spectrums (see below) to gather insights and experiences. This information then led to the development of the Context Cards exemplified above. 

Outcome

The research I conducted provided valuable insights to both business and technical decision-makers, aiding them in the selection process for new tools to replace current ones.

Empathy Maps template (from gamestorming)

By conducting interviews with questions specifically designed to elicit information on users' experiences, I was able to begin constructing Persona Spectrums. I became familiar with the concept of Persona Spectrums through a colleague who introduced me to the idea. Intrigued, I chose to explore it further and applied it to a project I was currently working on.

Preliminary Persona template (from givegoodux)