Interview David Vinjamuri

Tired of chaotic debriefs, endless wrap-ups, and dominant voices hijacking your research team meetings? This article introduces the Six Thinking Hats method—a simple yet powerful tool qualitative researchers and insights managers can use to run fast, focused, and inclusive discussions. You’ll learn how one insights leader used this structured approach to transform late-night, unproductive post-focus group meetings into efficient 30-minute power sessions. Whether you’re conducting in-the-field research or looking to boost collaboration and innovation across departments, the Hats offer a game-changing way to improve outcomes and decision-making. If you want to streamline your research process and make every team voice count, this is a must-read. […]

In this episode of Conversations in Depth, host Mike Carlon interviews Frank Murgalo—a man whose life and career are living proof that reinvention never goes out of style. From Marine reservist to soup entrepreneur, stand-up comic to Off-Broadway producer, Murgalo’s story is equal parts inspiring and entertaining. He shares honest insights on embracing change, navigating uncertainty, and using humor and resilience as tools for growth. For researchers or professionals eyeing their next pivot, this conversation is a masterclass in adaptability and lifelong curiosity. It’s a refreshing reminder that your next chapter can start at any age—even 82. […]

We acknowledge the contributions of Foster Winter to the VIEWS podcasts, and announce a new episode with April Bell, an empathy researcher and the author of The Fire Starter: Igniting Innovation with Empathy. […]