It took three projects for me to
finally “get it” – In a professional setting, everyone’s time is at a premium,
so it’s essential to learn how to most effectively get things done, which
includes making a decision when further exploration will likely yield only
marginal benefits.
This is different from my previous training, in which exhaustive research was essential in conducting literature reviews for publications, even though academics are also time-constrained. The consequence of missing an important publication in reviewing the literature could be detrimental.
I shall shed my insecurity about not being exhaustive in finding pertinent research. Research in the design process is different.
There is also the issue of how teammates perceive the research one finds. While some might welcome the efforts of finding related research to the project, others might find it overwhelming or unnecessary. Regardless, everyone could use as much processing or digestion of the found research as possible, so that the shared content is greatly condensed and easily usable.
It’s also critical to learn how to get points crossed effectively, whether it’s in team meetings, presentations, or any other situations. It takes a lot of practice to do it well, but every communication can be an opportunity for practice.The underpinning of this “no time to waste” mentality is respect for others’ time. People have their things to do. By completing tasks that need to be done effectively, precious time can be freed up for other things important to them.*The news from my best American friend Lesley about her father’s unexpected death gives another layer of meaning to this “no time to waste” theme of my reflection for this week. Life is short and could end at any moment with no advance notice. Living a meaningful life and cherishing the time with loved ones are what I care about. There is no point wasting time on trivial things.
This is different from my previous training, in which exhaustive research was essential in conducting literature reviews for publications, even though academics are also time-constrained. The consequence of missing an important publication in reviewing the literature could be detrimental.
I shall shed my insecurity about not being exhaustive in finding pertinent research. Research in the design process is different.
There is also the issue of how teammates perceive the research one finds. While some might welcome the efforts of finding related research to the project, others might find it overwhelming or unnecessary. Regardless, everyone could use as much processing or digestion of the found research as possible, so that the shared content is greatly condensed and easily usable.
It’s also critical to learn how to get points crossed effectively, whether it’s in team meetings, presentations, or any other situations. It takes a lot of practice to do it well, but every communication can be an opportunity for practice.The underpinning of this “no time to waste” mentality is respect for others’ time. People have their things to do. By completing tasks that need to be done effectively, precious time can be freed up for other things important to them.*The news from my best American friend Lesley about her father’s unexpected death gives another layer of meaning to this “no time to waste” theme of my reflection for this week. Life is short and could end at any moment with no advance notice. Living a meaningful life and cherishing the time with loved ones are what I care about. There is no point wasting time on trivial things.
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