How the ‘pulling the thread’ methodology can help solve your complex problems

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In this Insights Unlocked episode, Toast’s Jehad Affoneh describes the ‘pulling the thread’ methodology to solve complex problems.

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Episode Description:

In this insightful episode recorded at the UXDX conference in New York City, host Nathan Isaacs talks with Jehad Affoneh, the Chief Design Officer at Toast, to delve into an innovative methodology his team employed to enhance the customer experience for Toast's 100,000+ restaurant customers.

Toast is a restaurant point of sale and management system that helps restaurants improve operations, increase sales and create a better guest experience.

Key Themes:

Pulling the Thread Methodology:
Addressing complex problems by finding the right thread in a tangled ball of yarn and pulling it to untangle the complexity.
Steps to Implement:
Identify pain points from both customer and internal perspectives.
Find themes within these pain points to locate scalable solutions.
Test these solutions with a cohort of customers to validate effectiveness.
Challenges in the Restaurant Industry:
Restaurants operate in fast-paced, high-stress environments with frequent technical issues.
Reflections on the Journey:
The rewarding nature of working at Toast, making daily impacts on real people and communities.
The satisfaction of seeing long-term projects come to fruition and positively affect customers.

Additional Resources:

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184 قسمت

How the ‘pulling the thread’ methodology can help solve your complex problems

Insights Unlocked

31,742 subscribers

published 12M ago

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MP3•خانه قسمت

In this Insights Unlocked episode, Toast’s Jehad Affoneh describes the ‘pulling the thread’ methodology to solve complex problems.

Episode web page

-----------------------

The Human Insight Summit (THiS) PROMO Code

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Episode Description:

Toast is a restaurant point of sale and management system that helps restaurants improve operations, increase sales and create a better guest experience.

Key Themes:

Pulling the Thread Methodology:
Addressing complex problems by finding the right thread in a tangled ball of yarn and pulling it to untangle the complexity.
Steps to Implement:
Identify pain points from both customer and internal perspectives.
Find themes within these pain points to locate scalable solutions.
Test these solutions with a cohort of customers to validate effectiveness.
Challenges in the Restaurant Industry:
Restaurants operate in fast-paced, high-stress environments with frequent technical issues.
Reflections on the Journey:
The rewarding nature of working at Toast, making daily impacts on real people and communities.
The satisfaction of seeing long-term projects come to fruition and positively affect customers.

Additional Resources:

Subscribe and Follow:

Don't forget to subscribe to the Insights Unlocked podcast for more expert insights and tips on designing digital products that people love. Follow us on LinkedIn for updates and more content.

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Episode web page: https://tinyurl.com/45pcxtn9 How can businesses move beyond traditional SEO rankings to create a truly engaging and high-converting user experience? In this episode of Insights Unlocked , host Nathan Isaacs sits down with Georgia Tan , co-founder of Switch Key Digital , to discuss the future of search and the rise of Search Experience Optimization (SXO) . Georgia shares how SXO integrates SEO, user experience (UX), and conversion rate optimization (CRO) to create a holistic search strategy that not only ranks well but also delivers meaningful engagement and conversions. As AI-driven search and multi-platform visibility become critical, Georgia explains why focusing on the user journey is the key to future-proofing your search strategy. She also walks us through real-world case studies , practical steps for businesses looking to shift toward SXO, and how to measure success beyond traditional keyword rankings. Tune in to learn: What Search Experience Optimization (SXO) is and how it differs from traditional SEO Why integrating UX and CRO is essential for long-term search success How AI-driven search and evolving user behaviors are shaping SEO in 2025 Actionable strategies to improve organic traffic and engagement Key metrics and a balanced scorecard approach to measure SXO success Real-world examples of businesses that boosted conversions with SXO 💡 "It's not just about ranking #1; it's about creating a seamless experience that keeps users engaged and converts them into loyal customers." – Georgia Tan Georgia Tan is the co-founder of Switch Key Digital and a seasoned expert in SEO, content strategy, and UX design . She developed the SXO framework to help businesses bridge the gap between search visibility and meaningful user engagement.…

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