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Theme Two Intro
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023 • Advancing Research 2023
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Speakers: Chris Geison
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Summary

In this session, the speaker addresses the challenges faced by researchers in a time of layoffs and uncertainty within the industry. Emphasizing the importance of resilience, the speaker argues that there is an urgent need for researchers to transition from merely informing decisions to actively driving change within organizations. The day is framed around the theme of researchers as organizational change makers, with talks scheduled that explore the importance of qualitative research, participatory methods, and integrating quantitative and qualitative insights. The speaker calls for researchers to embrace their unique position at the intersection of insight and action and to utilize their skills to reshape their organizations, ensuring that research is valued even during tough times.

Key Insights

  • The current environment presents a unique opportunity to advance research.

  • Resilience in research practices is crucial, as layoffs will recur.

  • Researchers can become change makers rather than just informers.

  • Qualitative research plays a vital role in centering humanity in AI innovation.

  • Partnerships and participatory research are essential for leveraging community insights.

  • An integrated approach combining qualitative and quantitative methods can enhance research effectiveness.

  • Organizational frameworks can help revive projects at risk of failing.

  • Workshops must move beyond superficial engagement to produce meaningful outcomes.

  • Researchers should leverage their insights to lead and facilitate real change in organizations.

  • Learning from the pharmaceutical industry's model could improve research's value.

Notable Quotes

"This is a weird time for research."

"We will bounce back from this."

"We need to make sure that layoffs don't treat research poorly."

"We don't just need to do a better job of articulating our value."

"We have an opportunity to use our position to lead change."

"What got us here won't get us where we want to go."

"Let's shake things up."

"Take the lessons learned back into your professional lives."

"Invest in yourself and in our field."

"It's time to transform our craft."

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