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Influence Without Authority: Moving From Reactivity to Proactivity as an IC Researcher

Hosted by IxDF Salt Lake City, UT
Oct 16th, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm (UTC -07:00)
Online, https://luma.com/ranwjozp, Salt Lake City
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Ever feel like an “order-taker” instead of a researcher?

On Oct 16 at 11 am PST, Nikki Anderson (User Research Strategist) joins us for a free session on how to move from reactivity to real influence.

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Learn how to:

  • Spot and stop reactivity before it takes over

  • Reframe “just test this” into strategic conversations

  • Use proven influence levers to gain impact

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