Journal

Notes from the studio: habits we teach in class, written for analysts who already do the work.

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Writing findings people actually finish

Analysis that never gets read wastes the interview time behind it. Here is a structure we teach for short, usable findings.

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Interview notes that travel across a team

Raw transcripts are not a shared asset. A light note format keeps insights usable when handoffs happen mid-week.

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When metrics argue with each other

Conflicting dashboards are a training opportunity, not a reason to pick the friendlier chart.

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Classroom habits that still work for remote cohorts

Remote delivery loses hallway critique unless you rebuild it on purpose. A few habits keep cohorts sharp.

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