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How I spend my time as an analyst and researcher and how that’s changed in four years

Work is changing in most fields…and Janet Clarey addresses how technology and information influence how she spends her time as an analyst and researcher and how that’s changed in four years: “But I’m noticing that the new things on the list are the type of activities that make it hard to set aside large blocks of time to read uninterrupted”. I’ve also moved from interacting with established information sources to interacting with information flow. I’m finding it difficult to evaluate which approach generates more value. When interacting with information flows, I have a greater sense of connectedness and general awareness of trends. But consumption is not creation. I can experiencing information in short twitter-like blurbs. Creating something of value generally requires time and effort.

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  1. Janet Clarey wrote:

    Exactly. I’m reminded of this consumption v creation when I discuss something I’m working on w/ my colleague Gary Woodill. Gary reads continually – journal articles, books, academic research. I envy him. He’s very connected but doesn’t spend nearly the time I do blogging, tweeting, etc. Just yesterday I was digging into the journal database I have access to at the university. I actually got a little concerned that I’m not casting a wide enough net. It’s a matter of control and discipline for me…but how not to lose some of that “great sense of connectedness and awareness of trends” you talk about.

    Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 3:46 pm | Permalink

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