Summary

In this episode, Monique and I discussed various topics related to user experience (UX) and working in large teams. She emphasized the importance of active listening, empathy, and debriefing to improve collaboration and problem-solving. Monique highlights the value of UX in understanding user needs and aligning them with business outcomes. We also explored the future of UX and the role of AI in enhancing user experiences. Overall, the conversation provides insights into effective UX practices and the evolving landscape of technology and design. She discussed the process of training GPTs and using them to analyze data. She emphasized the importance of putting in the hours to train the models and finding out what works well for specific workflows. Monique suggests training GPTs to think like experts in a particular field by digesting their work and focusing on their key insights. She also explains how to upload data files and analyze them to meet specific goals. Additionally, Monique highlights the benefits of building a stable chat that can be easily modified for different analyses. She gave examples of ways she is using GenAI in her work. She concludes by encouraging listeners to start small, familiarize themselves with GPTs, and gradually scale up their usage.

Takeaways

• Active listening and empathy are crucial skills for effective collaboration and problem-solving.
• UX plays a vital role in understanding user needs and aligning them with business outcomes.
• Debriefing after meetings and projects helps identify areas for improvement and fosters continuous learning.
• The future of UX involves leveraging AI technologies to enhance user experiences and automate laborious workflows. Train GPTs by putting in the hours and finding out what works well for specific workflows.
• Train GPTs to think like experts by digesting their work and focusing on their key insights.
• Upload data files and analyze them to meet specific goals.
• Build a stable chat that can be easily modified for different analyses.
• Start small, familiarize yourself with GPTs, and gradually scale up their usage.

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Monique Escamilla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniqueescamilla/