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Summary
Speakers from day 1 of the Advancing Research conference discuss insights from the day's theme: Reconceiving the Purpose of Research.
Key Insights
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Research must pivot from extractive practices to relational approaches.
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Existing skills from fields like librarianship should inform modern research practices.
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Increasing diversity in teams doesn't automatically lead to equitable research outputs.
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Trust-building with participants is essential for meaningful insights.
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Research operations play a critical role in participant recruitment for inclusivity.
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Balancing business value with participant-centered research is essential for long-term success.
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Continuous engagement with participants is more beneficial than treating research as finite studies.
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Adapting to new technologies, especially AI, is crucial for the evolution of research practices.
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Researchers need to express their value beyond just data collection, focusing on insights and advisory roles.
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A beginner's mindset promotes creativity and openness to change in research practices.
Notable Quotes
"Embracing radical acceptance requires mindset shifts in how we perceive participants and their involvement."
"We must shift from being rigid in our skillsets to having an open mindset for innovative applications."
"Ignoring established skills from fields like librarianship can hinder our growth in research."
"Diversity alone doesn't guarantee effective research; intentional efforts are essential for building true equity."
"Recapturing the participant's voice amid commercial pressures is a critical challenge for researchers today."
"Measuring our impact and aligning it with our values will always define our success in research."
"Engagement rates are falling; meeting participants’ expectations is critical and mutually beneficial."
"We need to be comfortable adapting our methods to suit the humanity of our participants."
"Delivering research results effectively often relies on the context and formats used to share insights."
"Research is not just about studies; it's about continuous learning and engagement."
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