In 2006 while completing graduate studies in Organizational Dynamics at a major mid-western university, we discovered that quality research findings do not always reach those who could most benefit. "Build it and they will come" seems to occur only in rare circumstances. In fact, many worthwhile college research studies never make it beyond their successful defense. Findings and recommendations ar
e seldom published to help those who first inspired the work. We discovered that other researchers had similar experiences in Masters and Doctoral studies. There was good research instruction, meaningful work and significant output but far less energy focused on delivery of the insight gained. Imagine how many people could make better decisions if they only had access to useful, relevant information, such as the research and studies included in academic and experience based papers. How to provide quality subject material for Your Most Caring Teacher, YOU...
In today's world of excess data, finding specific material that moves us toward better decisions is a genuine challenge. We now have such a sea of information around us that we are often unable to pick out what we most need to know to optimize our own decision making. From government to the corporate world, we are so focused on yesterday's log-jammed discussions that we may miss newer information that has shifted some premises on which a decision is being based. As a result our decisions may prove to be reliable but invalid. We need to focus on higher quality information that will help us make better decisions as a matter of routine, not as a matter of exception.
