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Bridge Building across Research Disciplines
Thursday, August 26, 2021 • Advancing Research Community
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Bridge Building across Research Disciplines
Speakers: Dr. Jamika D. Burge , Jemma Ahmed and Chris Geison
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Summary

Despite all the recent focus on getting the different research disciplines to collaborate, it’s hard enough to simply get them to talk. In this Advancing Research community call, we’ve assembled an impressive group of cross-disciplinary researchers to discuss the challenges of aligning goals, language, and insight across research practices: Jamika Burge, Jem Ahmed, and Chris Geison. Collectively, they represent a variety of research perspectives, ranging from HCI and market research to UX research and data science.

Key Insights

  • Research is experiencing a democratization, leading to a more diverse range of methodologies and perspectives.

  • Effective collaboration across research disciplines is crucial to uncover actionable insights.

  • Clarity of language and objectives enhances communication among diverse research teams.

  • Foundational research is vital, though often overlooked in terms of measurable impact.

  • Cultural acceptance of research findings is key to driving product decisions and strategies.

  • Businesses must foster environments where research insights are integrated into decision-making processes.

  • Mixed-methods research can yield valuable insights but requires alignment on definitions and goals across teams.

  • Engaging stakeholders throughout the research process can improve the end applicability of insights.

  • A focus on storytelling rather than just metrics can drive better understanding and usage of research outcomes.

  • Community practices and workshops help in improving the understanding and impact of research in organizations.

Notable Quotes

"Our goal is not just to do research but to educate and transform how others understand its value."

"We've been working to create a shared research objective that combines insights from different disciplines."

"Foundational research often goes into the black hole of future roadmaps, and that's a challenge we need to overcome."

"When people see the value of research firsthand, it becomes much easier for them to embrace it in their decisions."

"The willingness to want to work cross-functionally often makes the difference in the impact of research."

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