Whether you’re just starting your UX research journey or continuing from the earlier playbooks, Playbook 4 – Communicating Insights and Influencing Stakeholders: Turning Research Findings into Stories That Drive Design and Business Decisions will take your skills to the next level.

For new readers, this book stands on its own as a complete guide to mastering one of the most powerful parts of UX research — communication. You’ll learn how to translate complex data into clear, persuasive stories that influence design and business outcomes. For returning readers, Playbook 4 builds directly on what you’ve learned in analysing and synthesising data, helping you move from understanding users to inspiring meaningful change.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

• Turn research findings into stories that capture attention and drive action
• Write concise, impactful reports that busy stakeholders actually read
• Use visuals and storytelling to make complex data simple and memorable
• Deliver confident, engaging presentations that influence decisions
• Build trust and credibility across teams and departments
• Communicate with empathy, clarity, and professional authority
• Show the real value of UX research in business terms

Whether you’re transitioning into UX research or growing within the field, this playbook will help you build confidence in sharing your work and owning your voice as a communicator.

By the end, you’ll go beyond reporting data, you’ll know how to craft narratives that move people, strengthen collaboration, and shape design direction.

Playbook 4 is part of the How to Make a Career Change into UX Research series by Dr. Obruche Orugbo, PhD, guiding readers from complete beginner to confident professional through every stage of the UX research journey.