Chris Geison
Advancing Research Curator
Chris is a Staff Researcher at ServiceNow, where he leads research on skills intelligence and HR technology. He’s also been a researcher at Airtable, Workd
Chris is a Staff Researcher at ServiceNow, where he leads research on skills intelligence and HR technology. He’s also been a researcher at Airtable, Workday, and AnswerLab. Prior to research, Chris had careers in marketing and in behavioral health. Chris holds a BA in English Literature from Brown University. He lives in San Francisco with his wife, their daughter, and an imaginary panther named Winston.
Rosenverse talks by Chris:
" All data has bias, all data has problems, and all data has limitations. It’s about where on the spectrum that sits and being clear on your provenance. "
Democratization: Working with it, not against it [Advancing Research Community Workshop Series]
July 24, 2024
" Don’t be afraid to poke the bear; controversy can help make your talk stand out and provoke meaningful discussion. "
Coffee with Lou #3: What Makes for a Successful UX Conference Presentation?
May 2, 2024
" We researchers have an opportunity to use our position, our orientation, and our skills to lead change. "
Theme Two Intro
March 28, 2023
" Six million people worldwide have died of COVID. Millions more are dealing with lasting effects. "
Theme 1 Intro
March 9, 2022
" User research is unfortunately largely evaluative. It’s hard to understand how we contribute to problem solving. "
Bridge Building across Research Disciplines
August 26, 2021
" There are more and more specialized roles emerging as research expands, like DesignOps and UX recruiting. "
What's Next for Research?
June 17, 2021
" The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do. "
What is Research Strategy?
March 11, 2021
" We use a structured rubric that evaluates expected impact and how research will be used to inform decisions. "
What is Research Strategy?: A Panel of Research Leaders Discuss this Emergent Question
March 4, 2021
