What is a researcher? There is no one path, no one exact job description, no one single approach or professional … More
Category: organizational culture
User Experience Research at SpendWell – My First 3 Months
Three months ago, I started a new job as user experience researcher at SpendWell Health, a start-up here in Portland, … More
“Fixing Culture”: The Case of Olive Garden
Tasteless, hotdog-bun-like bread sticks. Bland pasta sauce. Operational inefficiency. Excessive corporate spending on private jets and a crappy new logo. … More
Culture, Pushing Boundaries and Change
Originally posted on The Narcissistic (American) Anthropologist:
Recently in my professional career I have been yet again posed the question of “why study…
Starting a job in Corporatelandia? Work it like an anthropologist
These days, lots of anthropologists (including recent anthropology grads) are finding work in the private sector, oftentimes as researchers, analysts, … More
Tips for starting a new job: Play the role of anthropologist
Image courtesy Understanding Science In my search for advice on starting a new job, I encountered this 2006 article … More