Into the belly of the beast - March event on 'Research in the field

Into the belly of the beast Lessons learned from research with the staff of large corporations

John Waterworth, @jwaterworthResearch Thing, November 2012

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AccessPhoto by Stephen Woods (protohiro) at http://www.flickr.com/photos/protohiro/5769980863/

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MinderPhoto by Kim Smith (Squid!) at http://www.flickr.com/photos/asimpledarksquid/527075638/

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ComplexityPhoto by Klaus zARTh (voodoo2me) at http://www.flickr.com/photos/22040620@N04/2562001120/

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StakeholdersPhoto by Michele Ficara Manganelli at http://www.flickr.com/photos/michele_ficara_manganelli/8539373018/

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ExpectationsPhoto by Mark Hilary at http://www.flickr.com/photos/markhillary/370268513/

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PersonalPhoto by Jen Kim (smallestbones) at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenkim/2251345605/

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MotivationPhoto by rosipaw at http://www.flickr.com/photos/rosipaw/4459459461/

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AgendasStill from Othello by Castle Rock Studios

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LyingPhoto by Tom Hoyle at http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhoyle1985/8456143387/

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TimePhoto by Toni Verdú Carbó (ToniVC) at http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonivc/2283676770/

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6. It’s about their experience

7. What’s in it for them

8. Politics are in scope

9. Lies are data too

10. Take your time

Top tips

1. Go where they are

2. Coach your minder

3. Embrace complexity

4. Use stakeholders for immersion

5. Write the invitations

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80,000 hoursCartoon Copyright © 2010 Scott Adams at http://dilbert.com/strips/comic/2010-09-04/

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6. It’s about their experience

7. What’s in it for them

8. Politics are in scope

9. Lies are data too

10. Take your time

Top tips

1. Go where they are

2. Coach your minder

3. Embrace complexity

4. Use stakeholders for immersion

5. Write the invitations