Its all about the journey: Module 3 Skype Chat

So after a really insightful Skype chat this evening from my hotel room in Italy, I just wanted to blog (after neglecting it for a while) about what was discussed and how it helped me!

Blogging: After discussing my project for module 3, it highlighted that with the excitement of data collecting and starting my new job, I have neglected my blog something awful. I now am setting myself the goal of blogging at least once a week to help my project. We discussed how a blog can be a reflective tool when evaluating your inquiry and methods. Furthermore, using a blog to just jot down a few sparks of data analysis that occur when compiling your data can lead to opening up some valuable discussions!

Time management: So when it comes to module 3, it was pointed out that we can become "too excited" with collecting the data that we can end up with a huge data pool of nothing, it was discussed that using time management wisely and really getting into a topic - like getting below the top layer and really delving in deep - we can end up with a much richer source of information. Personally, I have realised that I don't need to focus on trying to get a representation of everyone in the industry but just a rich source of information to just develop a more focused understanding.

Reflecting on the moment: Finally, we discussed that there is no specific "right" starting point, the inquiry is about building a landscape of an understanding rather than a specific goal. By having a false start it will make us have a richer understanding of the questions we are asking as the journey we went on to get to that point enriched it on the way! So whether we have a straight path or one that bounces from idea to idea, constantly reflecting on how we get to our destination is what helps us understand the question its not all about the answers. 

Please comment and feel free to add or ask!

More blogs to come very soon ;)