Chapter Resources > Part 5: UX Leadership

Thank you to Michael Rawlins and Kevin Lee for enhancing this section with personal stories.

We remember Michael Rawlins, who passed away in 2023, with gratitude for his kind heart and generous spirit. He is deeply missed.

Recommended Books

The User Experience Team of One, 2nd edition: A Research and Design Survival Guide

Leah Buley and Joe Natoli

Research That Scales: The Research Operations Handbook

Kate Towsey

The Staff Designer

Catt Small

Design That Scales: Creating a Sustainable Design System Practice

Dan Mall

Product Management for UX People: From Designing to Thriving in a Product World

Christian Crumlish

Managing Chaos: Digital Governance by Design

Lisa Welchman

User Experience Management: Essential Skills for Leading Effective UX Teams

Arnie Lund

Browse this book collection on Amazon ↗

Leadership Articles

• Finding Your Path to UX Leadership (UX Mastery Article by Cory and others)UX practitioners, including Cory, discuss routes into leadership.
• Essential Qualities of UX Leaders (UX Mastery Article by Cory and others)UX practitioners, including Cory, reflect on the qualities that support effective leadership.
• The 5 Pillars of Good Design Leadership (UX Studio)A discussion of the foundations of effective design leadership.
• 4 Traits of the Best Leaders (Fast Company)A look at personal qualities associated with effective leadership.
• Becoming A UX Leader (Smashing Magazine)Practical perspectives on developing leadership skills and supporting a UX team.
• UX Leadership: The Nature of Great Leaders (UXmatters)An exploration of the characteristics and responsibilities of strong UX leaders.