This Growthmates article by Kate Syuma, titled “No time for Research? 3 High-speed Research Methods for Growth”, addresses the challenge many product and growth professionals face: conducting user research when time and resources are limited. The piece presents three quick but effective research methods to help product teams stay user-informed without interrupting fast-moving development cycles. It begins by emphasizing a simple but powerful principle — what’s good for the user is good for business — and encourages readers to reflect on their engagement with end users.
The article introduces Growthmates.news, a newsletter for over 5,500+ professionals in product, design, and growth. Syuma uses a conversational tone to walk readers through practical solutions while highlighting the importance of continuous, lightweight research. It includes a bonus: free survey templates designed specifically for onboarding, user upgrades, pricing feedback, and more. These are positioned as plug-and-play tools to accelerate research efforts with minimal setup. The post ultimately advocates for embedding research mindsets into daily work, making user insight a consistent part of growth strategies, even under tight constraints.
