Michael Tuccinard, Global VP of Digital Experience at Fisher Investments, shares insights on changing perspectives and tactics around user experience.
He focuses on elevating UX culture within organizations, emphasizing the importance of a holistic strategy centered on people's uniqueness.
Tuccinard suggests starting with someone in the organization interested in UX to drive change effectively, especially in traditional or process-driven cultures.
He advocates for running experience workshops to shift teams' focus to customer perspectives and tying UX metrics to business objectives.
In mature industries like financial services, Tuccinard faces the challenge of altering perceptions of UX beyond design systems and interfaces.
Measuring success through customer retention, termination reduction, and human-centered approaches helps validate UX initiatives.
Recruiting talent for high-performing UX teams involves seeking individuals who can navigate ambiguity and thrive in building something new.
Tuccinard emphasizes reframing solutions by starting with understanding problems before proposing solutions, especially when communicating with senior leadership.
He sees UX as a disruptor in traditional business models by fostering alignment, risk-taking, and innovation within organizations.
His approach involves helping businesses understand the impact of what they say on their products and aligning executives towards a common vision.