Second One for this Series

We released the second in a our series of studies on Women in Construction (HERE). This one I wrote solo. It is VERY dry. It has a "just the facts, ma'am" appeal to it,  . . . quite intentionally. For each project, I intend to have an editorial article, a research report (like this one), and at least one white paper. 

This research report is a very basic statement of the facts of the survey. "It shows this, and it shows this, oh and also it shows this," on and on and on. It draws very few conclusions, in fact. I actually had to work to not make it more substantive. The more substantive conclusions will come with the white papers. 

WIC Research Report

I completed my first research report. Since taking this new position, I've been thrilled that someone is actually paying me just to write. In my position and role, my job is to produce research reports, white papers, academic journal articles, etc. Unlike my previous role, I'm not burdened by other managerial duties and innovation challenges. Just write, write, write. 

We produced our first research report, this one on Women in construction (HERE). I co-authored this one with a training group called Ambition Theory. 

Adult Learning Again

I know that book reviews aren't the best way to increase your publication list, but it's a way. And I intend to take full advantage of that way (and as many others as possible).

I still remember one of my professors talking about this route to publication. She was on the editorial board of Adult Learning and knew that they needed more book reviewers. It was just a few weeks later that I talked to my study buddy about how we might go about finding books that need to be reviewed. We didn't have any very good solutions. 

First Qualitative Publication

During the midst of my dissertation study, I took a moment to interview a few of the participants. We had almost 2000 participants in my study, but two days in August, I set up a table outside the VR stations and asked about 10 of them, individually, to sit with me for a few minutes and tell me about their experiences. 

Each interview took about 15 to 20 minutes, and it was random in that I didn't pre-screen or designate who I would talk to. I just took the first 10 or so who showed up. The results were very interesting. So interesting, in fact, that I decided to write them up for a qualitative article (HERE).