FAQs
What does the membership cost?
Membership costs 299 EUR/year (approximately 325 USD).
There are discounts available for the un(der)employed and UXR leaders living in low-currency countries.
Reach out directly to Kathleen if this is something you would like to apply for.
I’d like to join, how can I do that?
You have to apply to become a member. Your application will be evaluated by the founder Kathleen Asjes and several community members. After approval from at least three community members you will receive an invite to join.
Since we do not want to grow the community too rapidly there is a cap on the amount of members that can join each month. At the moment this is limited to 10 new members each month. This means that it might take a while before you can join, even though your application is approved.
What happens during Grow & Connect sessions?
Talk about your challenges, rather than achievements
Of course it makes us vulnerable to discuss what is not working well. But when we talk about the obstacles to our success, something magical happens in our brains: our empathy increases and stronger connections are made. This helps us to connect in new ways as well as learn more about ourselves and others.
Sparring in a safe place
The term ‘sparring’ comes from boxing. It is a form of training with the purpose of making both you and your partner better. In this context it is a discussion in pairs where you ask questions to clarify the problem space, share your experience and try to find a way forward together.
Peer-to-peer coaching in action
You meet other user researchers from around the world. People with similar experiences but from different workplaces and cultures. Through sparring sessions you get to discuss your challenges and exchange thoughts on what others in your field are experiencing.
Where does the community connect with each other?
The community connects via real time sparring sessions and other events where we can talk to each other. Our connection builds on being able to see each other and have honest conversations. At the same time we can also reach out to each other via Slack and information is shared via a monthly newsletter as well.
Who is the founder of Grow & Connect?
Kathleen Asjes founded Grow & Connect in 2023. She is an independent Research Leader and Coach, passionate about empowering the development of research leadership practices. You can read more about her here: Https://Www.Stippen.Org/About/
Can I have a more active role in Grow & Connect?
All members can volunteer to host sparring sessions or other activities for each other.