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Effective communication for researchers: how to listen, observe and speak for impact

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At HMRC, we hold an annual learning and development event - ResCon - to discuss trending user research topics and learn new skills. At our last event, experts in body language, persuasion, negotiation and marketing advised us on effective communication, a vital skill for all researchers.

GOV.UK Notify: a better way for user researchers to send messages

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A screenshot of a message drafted in GOV.UK Notify called "Notify user satisfaction survey"

GOV.UK Notify is a platform for public servants who need to send emails, text messages and letters. In this blog, Chris Marshall explains how user researchers can benefit from using GOV.UK Notify to send messages about their research.

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