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, operating within a range of companies, 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.

For anyone in UX Leadership

This course is for anyone in UX (design, research, content) leadership who seeks a richer understanding of their role

The "Sweet Spot" Audience

Sr. Managers, Directors, and Sr. Directors. (Though VPs will learn something, too!)

...and Super-Senior ICs

Lead, Staff, Principal, and Architect practitioners will better understand how to wield their influence

Peter guides your Leadership Journey

Peter recorded 3 hours of video, delivered across 13 topic-based segments, with closed captions. Additionally, Peter's writing and pointers to further resources for those who want to dig in deep.

Slide deck for future reference

The entire presentation deck is available for download, so you can refer to it throughout your leadership journey. 

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.

Learn at your own pace

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—you have 6 months access to the videos, and you can download all slides and activity templates for your ongoing use.

What you'll get out of this masterclass

Develop the change management skills needed to encourage companies to embrace UX and Design.  Learn how to articulate your vision, and your plan to get there. Establish standards of quality, and connect the work of your team to business value. Cultivate trusting relationships with your team, your cross-functional peers, and executives and other stakeholders. Understand what changes in your role as you advance in your career.

Course Curriculum

8 Chapters · 26 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Design Leadership Demystified

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      Welcome to Design Leadership Demystified

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      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

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.

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