'We all have a tendency to use research as a drunkard uses a lamppost -- for support, but not for illumination.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Research should guide decisions, not just justify them.
- In plain terms
- Use research to find new insights, not just to support what you already think.
- What can you take from it?
- Use research to illuminate, not just to support.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you use research in decisions?
- Are you seeking truth or support?
Another view
Leaders sometimes use data selectively to support pre-existing agendas.
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