Cross-Team Collaboration in Enterprise Orgs with Nareg Kirkian
Season 1, Episode 7 of the Enterprise Design Podcast, brought to you by VMware Design
Nareg Kirkian is a Product Design Manager for VMware Aria Operations. He leads a team of talented and diverse designers spread across the globe, focusing on crafting cutting-edge enterprise products. In his illustrious career, Nareg designed experiences for both consumer and enterprise products in fields related to data center management, enterprise work management, and education platforms, where he crafted immersive user experiences. With a background in Human-Computer Interaction, Nareg brings a deep understanding of user psychology and behavior to his role at VMware. Beyond his role as a lead, Nareg is a mentor and advocate in UX communities and boot camps. His experience working alongside many cross-functional teams made for a great discussion on how collaboration is key for crafting user-centric experiences within Enterprise organizations.
We covered topics, such as:
- How to keep other teams engaged in the design process even if they don’t feel they are needed.
- How to navigate challenging stakeholder situations during product research, design, and development.
- How to ensure the designs meet the needs and expectations of the cross-functional team members and users.
Listen into the conversation below:
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