Research OperationsUX ResearchHR TechProduct DiscoveryValidation
Project snapshot
Industry
HR Tech
Team type
Product team
Scope
Research and validation support
Focus area
Product discovery validation
Type of support
Research advisory + validation
Challenge
An HR-related company planned to build a new feature, but there was not enough evidence that users would find it valuable or use it in practice. The risk of investing in the wrong product direction was high.
The Approach
I conducted external research and audit work focused on validating the idea before delivery. The research identified user needs, uncovered gaps in the initial assumptions, and helped assess whether the planned functionality had real market and user value.
Outcome
The research showed that the planned feature would likely not gain enough user adoption, which helped the company avoid unnecessary implementation costs and redirect investment toward better opportunities.
Before and after
Before
The company planned to build a new feature without enough evidence that users would find it valuable or adopt it in practice. The risk of investing in the wrong product direction was high.
After
Research showed that the planned feature was unlikely to deliver enough user value, which helped the company avoid unnecessary implementation costs and redirect effort toward better opportunities.
What was delivered
Validation support
Research support focused on testing whether the planned feature had real user and market value before delivery.
Assumption review
A structured review of the original product assumptions and the gaps in user understanding behind them.
Research insight synthesis
Clear interpretation of findings to support product direction and investment decisions.
Decision support
Practical input that helped the team assess whether the planned feature should move forward.
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