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Summary
During this call, Advancing Research 2021 conference curators invite a special panel of researchers to discuss the future of research. In particular, panelists share their perspectives about the research practice and how they expect the discipline to evolve. To provide additional grounding for our conversation, we discuss, broadly, results from the survey we recently launched, which is designed to learn more about the topics and themes that you, the community, believe will be important to advancing the research and insight industry over the next year. Our esteemed panel of cross-disciplinary researchers, includes: Steve Portigal (Principal Researcher & Rosenfeld Media Author), Dr. Gloria Osardu (Senior Researcher at Amazon), Alba Villamil (Principal Researcher and HmntyCntrd Facilitator) and Sam Ladner (Principal Researcher at Workday). Dr. Jamika Burge (Entrepreneur and Head of Experience Products & Platforms Research at Capital One), one of our AR curators, will be moderating the discussion. Join us!
Key Insights
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Research should be positioned as a strategic decision-making tool rather than just a service to requesters.
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A focus on storytelling can help translate data into narratives that engage stakeholders.
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Inclusive research practices require attention to the structural barriers faced by diverse practitioners.
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Collaboration with HR can enhance the workplace culture for researchers of color.
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Research methodologies need to evolve to remain relevant in changing societal contexts.
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Identifying and addressing systemic issues is crucial to advancing inclusivity in research roles.
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Panelists emphasized the importance of human-centered insights to influence product design and strategy.
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The field should embrace new ways of thinking about credentialing to avoid gatekeeping.
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Training new researchers must address the complexities of modern research challenges and social dynamics.
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Sociological insights should inform research practices to better serve diverse communities.
Notable Quotes
"I'm excited to be here. Research is such an exciting field, and there's so much to be done."
"We've learned that research isn't just about data; it's about creating a narrative that stakeholders can believe in."
"The pandemic has shown us that focusing on people will ultimately elevate our research practices."
"We need to build relationships that allow for foundational strategic planning rather than just reacting to requests."
"Saying we don't have qualified researchers of color is a false narrative; the real issue is how organizations operate."
"It's essential that we have conversations about inclusion and how researchers of color are treated post-interview."
"Hiring a diverse team is only half the battle; we need to ensure they can flourish and feel safe in their roles."
"Successful research must bridge insights across disciplines and give a voice to those often overlooked."
"Every time we bring new people into the field, we should be excited and vigilant about the quality of our training."
"Systemic problems demand systemic solutions, and the time to address them is now."
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