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Conduct individual synthesis

Purpose

Understand andTo identify patterns from data analysis, create thematic insights, and emergentsynthesize findings frominto key challenge categories through individual analysisreflection and documentation.

Responsible Party

AnyoneEveryone analyzing the data 

Interdependencies

IndividualQualitative analysis hasis occurred.in progress

Directions
  1. Synthesis must be external. Use Mural,

    Create a whiteboard,Google paper,doc etc.in the Challenge Defining folder for the project to document your individual synthesis. 

  2. Review your MAXQDA codes and take notes in your new document that 
  3. Address thesethe following synthesis questions:

    • What seems like the biggest challenge?

    • What are some other top challenges people experience?

    • How do the challenges impact individuals?

    • How do the challenges impact teams or the organization?

    • Who experiences these challenges?

    • Are there differences in experience by job level, department, or other demographic information?

  4. Identify fewer

    Paste thansupporting 10data challengein categoriesthe thatform standof outquotes and showquantified howthemes. they

    are
  5. related
  6. Organize sections by importance/saturation

  7. Complete your individual synthesis document before the Synthesis meeting and be prepared to discuss your findings.

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