A UX Strategist's Guide to
Driving Projects and Influencing Teams
This guide goes beyond the technical aspects of UX to equip professionals with the essential soft skills—in areas such as negotiation, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence—needed to excel in their careers.
Table of Contents
This guide is a work-in-progress where I will post the results as I go. All of the content will be hosted on my LinkedIn page. This table of contents will collect all those pieces into an organized structure.
Chapter 1: Know Yourself
Chapter 2: Presentation Strategies
Strong communication is key for UX professionals to present solutions and drive strategy. This section provides specific approaches to help you run effective meetings, workshops, and user research sessions.
The Present First Strategy: The fine art of avoiding a defensive stance
The Design Filibuster: Drown them in strategy and data to get what you want
Chapter 3: Getting Work Done
Chapter 4: Thinking Strategically
Chapter 5: Working With Developers
Chapter 6: Leading Others
About Me, Patrick McNeil
With 24 years of experience, I specialize in creating exceptional user experiences by finding win-win solutions that benefit users while securing buy-in from designers, developers, and business stakeholders. My success is rooted in a deep sense of empathy and a solid understanding of how every decision impacts all parties involved.