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#171 - Summer Throwback: Kate Towsey on Starting a ReOps Practice
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- Awkward Silences
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- Jul 24, 2025
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Summary
Welcome to Summer Throwbacks, where we revisit some of our favorite episodes. This week's guest is Kate Towsey, who helped spotlight the relevance, urgency, and importance of Research Operations (ReOps) to business. This conversation is from her time leading ReOps at Atlassian. She breaks down the rationale for ReOps and the steps folks can take to start a practice of their own. These days, Kate's investing in Cha Cha Club , a space for ResearchOps pros to connect and learn. Stay tuned for an exclusive podcast series with Kate and Cha Cha Club...coming soon. More ReOps Resources What is Research Operations and Why Does it Matter The State of Research For Non-Researchers Building an Accessibility Research Panel