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An intimate conversation between Sam Ladner and Leonie Annor-Owiredu examining the methodological toolkit researchers need to stand out in a landscape where traditional methods are widely accessible, AI is ubiquitous, and everyone is a researcher. Hosted by an early-career practitioner, this intergenerational discussion draws on the experience of two veterans to uncover what gives researchers unique value, what adds impact, and how methodological choices can deliver clarity, relevance, and measurable influence in a democratized research world.
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