What are my favorite qualities of researchers? (thread below)
Curiosity and a deep desire to seek the truth (versus seeking approval from teammates, doing what the plan "specifies," or sugarcoating bad news.)
A broad and diverse toolkit, with an appreciation of the right methodology for the right problem (versus being too segmented in the "I only do surveys" "I only do groups/talking to usersβ camp)
Pragmatic understanding of how research fits into the product development process, and a portfolio approach to understanding (ie recognizing sometimes getting *some* insight quickly is more meaningful than getting perfect insight in months/years)
Strategic insight and vision, ie, ability to see beyond the specific research problem to what questions asked and answered would empower the entire product development process to be better.
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