Learn at your own pace, with lifetime access

In this version of the Masterclass, you have immediate access to all the course material — videos, activities, and additional resources. Study at your own pace, and take comfort that the lessons aren't going to disappear—you have lifetime access to the course.

Peter guides your Leadership Journey

Nearly 3 hours of video combined with Peter's writing and pointers to further resources for those who want to dig in deep.

Shaped for UX and Design

This course recognizes UX/Design leaders face unique challenges, and provides specific solutions for overcoming them.

Tools to guide you

For the first time, Peter is making available a suite of downloadable tools and templates to support you on your journey.

About UX/Design Leadership Demystified

UX/Design leadership is far more than just managing creative teams; it's about effectively managing change. Drawing from extensive personal experience, as well as deep interviews with dozens of design leaders, Peter shares actionable steps to help you succeed in your leadership journey. Learn the strategies, skills, and mindset required to lead with impact, drive change, and maintain your sanity.

About Peter

Peter Merholz has worked at the intersection of design, technology, and humans for over 25 years. Currently, he’s an independent consultant focused on improving the effectiveness of design organizations. His clients include JP Morgan Chase, Contentsquare, The New York Times, Roblox, and Target. He co-founded Adaptive Path, the premier user experience consultancy, acquired by Capital One in 2014. He co-wrote Org Design for Design Orgs, still the premier book on building in-house design teams, and co-hosts "Finding Our Way," a podcast exploring design leadership.

Course Curriculum

8 Chapters · 26 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Design Leadership Demystified

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      Welcome to Design Leadership Demystified

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Defining Design as a Function / Masterclass Overview

  2. 2

    Understand Context

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      Understand Context

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      Activity — Leadership Context Canvas

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      Activity — Motivations Map

  3. 3

    Develop an Agenda and Make a Plan

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      Agenda

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      Activity — Articulate Your Agenda

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      Leadership Plan

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      Activity — Craft Your Leadership Plan with these 5 P's

  4. 4

    Mediate the Membrane

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      Mediate the Membrane

  5. 5

    Establish Quality Standards

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      Quality Framework

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      Further Reading — Quality Framework Blog Post and Resources

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      Additional Resources — Quality

  6. 6

    Cultivate Trusting Relationships

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      Relational Power and Trust

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      Additional Resources — Relational Power and Trust

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      Coach — Get The Most Out The Team You Lead

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      Additional Resources - Getting the most out of your team

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      Further Reading — How To Run Critique

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      Diplomat—Work Cross-Functionally To Ensure Design's Voice in the Process

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      Champion—Advocate For Your Team and Function

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      Activity — Connect Design to Business Value

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      Additional Resources — Connecting Design to Business Value

  7. 7

    Evolve In Your Career

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      How Leaders Evolve In Their Career

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      Activity — Assess Your Leadership Posture

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      Additional Resources — Career Growth

  8. 8

    Maintain Resilience

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      Maintain Resilience

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