Fall into Success - Weekly Accountability Meetup

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Hello UX Friends,

We are kicking off a brand new 12 Week Year, running Thursdays from August 8th to October 24st. Join our slack channel to stay in the loop. Details below! You may join at any time.

Download Goal Tracker

I’ve created the above 12 week year template to help you stay on track. To use, simply enter your goals at the top left, add your tactics and map out your schedule using the checkboxes (can unmerge/edit as needed). Be sure to be realistic with your time!This group is an inclusive, come as you are, style casual weekly readout. We help each other unblock, give advice freely and learn new tactics weekly all while keeping our goals on track.

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Research shows you are seven times more likely to stick with your goals if you attend a weekly meeting with your peers. As always, this is a welcoming space meant to support you on your journey to achieving your goals.

Agenda:
Individual Report Out
• Results to goal
• Weekly execution score
• What’s working/struggles
• Group challenges, feedback, encouragement

See you then!

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Fall into Success - Weekly Accountability Meetup

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IxDF Chicago, IL
16+ people going
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Attendance is free.

No IxDF membership required.

Why Join?

Meet people who love design as much as you do. Together we learn new skills, grow our networks, and discover new job opportunities.

Join us to make lifelong friendships over coffee and a shared love of design! ❤️

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View Amy Reyes

by Amy Reyes

If you plan on attending, please spend a bit of time establishing the goals you’d like to achieve in the next 7 weeks. I’ve created this goal tracker to help you stay on track and participate in the read outs. Join our slack channel to ask questions and stay in the loop.

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  1. View AS

    by AS

    Hi @Amy!! I was wondering how you can customize the number of checkboxes on your tracker?

    Thank you!!

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    View Amy Reyes

    by Amy Reyes

    Hi Alia! You can unmerge the cells and delete or copy/paste to the days you want to work on your tactics. :)

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    View AS

    by AS

    Thank you! I felt like I was messing up the math for the progress! should one checkbox always account for 10%?

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    View Amy Reyes

    by Amy Reyes

    No—it depends on how many checkboxes you have for that tactic in total. It will automatically adjust the percentage. Some weeks may count for more/less and some tactics may have more/less.

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    View Amy Reyes

    by Amy Reyes

    I just noticed the score range in the score column is not pulling the full value for that row.

    Change the score to =COUNTIF(G13:CL13, TRUE)/COUNTA(G13:CL13). I’ve updated it in the main form if you want to copy/paste into your working doc. If you copy/paste to the remaining score column cells it will update them. Thank you for catching that bug.

    If you double click the score next to the tactic, you should see the full row (from G to CL columns) highlight.

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    by Kristen Hime

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    Hello all! I am planning on attending this meetup. This will be my first one.

    I wanted to make sure my goals are appropriate for the purpose of the meeting. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and I just started learning about UX as a possible career shift. The goals I would have, at this point, are relative to learning. I would like to continue completing the courses on this site, attending more meetups, talking to anyone in the field who is open to providing insight, talking about other potentially valuable learning opportunities, etc.

    I am looking forward to the meetup, but also, let me know if this one isn’t geared toward a newbie like myself.

    Thank you!

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    View Amy Reyes

    by Amy Reyes

    Hi Kristen, and welcome to our group! Every person’s goals will be unique to them. This isn’t a session about judging your goals, so no worries there. You may find the goal tracker useful to stay on track with your learning goal.

    I definitely encourage you sign up for our other IxDF sessions, as well, that will offer more of a general Q&A format toward UX as you progress. This weekly session will be geared more towards goal accountability and achievement. Hope to see you there!

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    Join the IxDF Chicago Chapter Slack, if you have not already for updates, announcement and resources.

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What is an IxDF Local Group and why should I join one?

An IxDF Local Group is a meeting point for people with a passion for design in your city.

You don't need to be a designer, just passionate about great design and how it can improve your work and career.

Meetups are the heartbeat of IxDF Local Groups, whether we meet at a café, a creative space or a local company. There's nothing quite like the magic of meeting face-to-face to share ideas and inspiration.

We also host regular IxDF Design Dinners, where we enjoy great food and help each other learn and grow. Even a simple coffee meetup in a café can ignite collaborations and friendships that last a lifetime.

You'll also have a private and exclusive online forum where you can openly get help and career advice.

Simply put, we learn together and smile together.

You'll expand your career network, discover new skills, explore job opportunities, meet potential clients, or even find your next dedicated team member when you join an xDF Local Group.

Remember: Your network is your net worth.

What goes on in an IxDF Local Group?

Your IxDF Local Group is led by an IxDF Local Leader and serves as a vibrant hub where you can network, learn and grow.

Here's what you can expect:

  • A community of professionals from all walks of life, who share a passion for great design and how it can benefit their career, their company, and society in general.

  • Meetups are the heartbeat of IxDF Local Groups, whether we meet at a café or a creative space. There's nothing quite like the magic of meeting face-to-face to share ideas and inspiration.

  • We also host regular IxDF Design Dinners, where we enjoy great food and help each other learn and grow. Even a simple coffee meetup in a cafe can ignite collaborations and friendships that last a lifetime.

  • You don't have to be a designer, just passionate about great design and how it can improve your work and career. Design skills make you valuable - in any job and any industry.

  • You'll also have a private and exclusive online forum where you can openly get help and career advice.

  • We help each other find new career opportunities and jobs.

  • We also host more formal workshops to share knowledge and learn from each other, e.g., case studies, success stories and practical experiences.

  • We have ongoing conversations about current design topics and local opportunities, which can help you stay ahead of industry developments and identify career opportunities.

  • And lastly, peer-led sessions focused on specific design challenges that will help you build expertise and sharpen your problem-solving skills.

In other words, we learn together and smile together. We lift each other up.

I'm not even a designer. Should I still join an IxDF Local Group?

Yes, absolutely!

IxDF Local Groups are for everyone, regardless of your professional background.

Design skills make you valuable. In any job and any industry. That's why our IxDF Local Groups are not just for professional designers. They're communities of professionals from all walks of life, who share a passion for great design and how it can benefit their career, their company, and society in general.

No matter what your job currently is, you'll find a supportive community to connect and grow with.

Each meetup is a chance to grow, learn, and connect with passionate professionals like yourself. Even small gatherings create big opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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In a world that's getting more artificial, lonely, and competitive, IxDF brings the heart back.

We're a community with heart and soul, so you never have to face the job market alone. At IxDF, we lift each other up, learn together, and spark friendships that grow your career.

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