Collaboration across departments is essential to enhance the quality and impact of research outcomes. This talk offers practical strategies for leveraging cross-functional teams to achieve superior research quality. Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction to Cross-Department Collaboration - Importance of collaboration in enhancing UX research quality - Personal experiences and insights from a research operations manager 2. Building Effective Collaborative Structures - Identifying and leveraging key roles within the organization (e.g., PMs, Devs, UX Researchers, Designers) - Utilizing operations teams as the connective tissue to foster collaboration 3. Maximizing Research Impact - Techniques for presenting research findings in an impactful way - Importance of executive summaries and tailored presentations for different stakeholders 4. Following Through on Research - Ensuring continuous follow-up on research to track its impact - Strategies for confirming next steps and validating research outcomes 5. Breaking Down Research for Broader Application - Concept of Atomic UX Research and its application - Storing and managing research data in repositories for easy access and reuse