Group Research Methods

Bill Krysinski 

Doctoral Research: Futuring and Innovation (CS875-2003C-01)

Unit 2 Discussion Board 2

Dr. Cynthia Calongne 

July 28, 2020

 

Group Research Methods

Group decision making is the process of using the collective, instead of the individual, to participate in making a decision. There are several formalized techniques groups could use to participate in the process. While the Delphi technique is the most recognized of the group decision-making process, choosing what type of group decision method is determined by several factors. These factors include the decision needed, the expertise level of the individuals that are participating, and the amount of time allotted by the participants.      

The Delphi technique takes advantage of subject matter experts (SME) guidance by using anonymous questionnaires to make the decision.  These questionnaires are summarized and primarily used for forecasting with eh SME never meeting in a group setting. Thrope and Holt (2008) list the benefits of Delphi include can be repeated, SMEs use their expertise to share judgments, and researchers control the information path. This technique is only as effective as the communication of the expert. Researchers are heavily relying on the SME to be engaged in the questionnaire.            

The Nominal technique is similar to a traditional brainstorming session. Ideally, small groups of less than ten individuals meet to solve the predetermined problem. The goal of the Nominal group is to present solutions and then rank-order the solutions offered during the session (McKillip, 1987).   Unlike the Delphi method, group members do meet with each other and know what solutions were presented by whom. Nominal group members may or may not be considered experts in the problem reviewed.    

 

References

 

 

McKillip, J. (1987). Structured groups. In McKillip, J. Applied Social Research Methods: Need

analysis (pp. 86-94). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc. doi:

10.4135/9781412985260

 

Thorpe, R., & Holt, R. (2008). The SAGE dictionary of qualitative management research (Vols.

1-0). London, : SAGE Publications Ltd doi: 10.4135/9780857020109

Technology and Trends

Bill Krysinski 

Doctoral Research: Futuring and Innovation (CS875-2003C-01)

Unit 2 Discussion Board 1

Dr. Cynthia Calongne 

July 28, 2020

 

One technology: Photogrammetry

With the decreasing cost, improved technology, seemingly easy to use form factors, the world of 3-D printing is becoming a technology for the masses. K-12 and post-secondary schools have adopted the use of 3-D printer technology. 3-D printing once considered a novelty, just as any new technology is, but educators quickly embraced the power of learning with tactile learning. With the help of 3-D printers and software, even forensic science can utilize the power of 3-D. Use of a technology known as photogrammetry- “using photographs…to create digital 3-D representations” (McFadden & Tynes, 2018). For instance, criminal justice experts can recreate automobile accidents using pictures to develop accurate depictions of the accident at various points along the accident timeline and then use a 3-D printer to create an exhibit for a court case. Architects can upload images and have 3-D internal and external views of buildings and use 3-D printers to make scalable models of clients to review.           

 

One key trend: Complexity of technology

Brooks and McCormack (2019) evaluated the top trends for the EDUCAUSE organization. The goal of this research project was to determine the impact of the various trends against the IT Strategy for Higher Education. This report identified five trends most influential, 17 that need to be addressed by administrators, 14 trends that should be considered, and 13 patterns that did have some impact on an institution (Brooks & McCormack, 2019).  “Increasing complexity of technology, architecture, and data ” seemed to have to most impact to an organization (Brooks & McCormack, 2019). Issues that Higher Education must come to grips with quickly and complicated decisions lie ahead. With institutions slashing staff, lacking the expertise to support the advanced technology, the speed at which technology moves, and many other realities, this will be a challenge for administrative staff at every level.   

 

 

 References

 Brooks, D. C., & McCormack, M. (2019). Higher Educations 2019 Trend Watch and Top 10 

       Strategic  Technologies. EDUCAUSE. Retrieved from                              

        https://library.educause.edu/-/media/files/library/2019/3/2019trendtech.pdf? 

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CS875- Futuring and Innovation

CS875 at Colorado Technical University is designed to make the scholar-practitioner open their minds and think critically about the future of technology in all aspects of our lives. This class helps researchers think about the future in terms of the possible, most likely, and the future we would like to live in. 

Looking to the future we can take advantage of intellectuals from TED Talks like Admad Qadir. 

Or look at modern-day podcasters discussing the future. 

 

Introducing me - Bill Krysinski

My Tagline: No Excuses, Just Results, Non-Stop, Catalyst, Shark Tank-in-a-Box

Management professional with 20+ years of combined experience managing teams, providing technical expertise and leadership in the project, IT, operations, and product management for the Higher Education, Defense and Financial Services industries.

 

Must be the Air Force Veteran in me but I am not afraid to "Fill The Gap." I jump right in, learn on the fly, and keep things moving. Wearing many hats is where I excel, and I eat deadlines and pressure for breakfast. I provide the atmosphere to have fun along the way. The proverbial saying of work hard, play hard is always ringing in my ears. We often lose sight that humor plays a tremendous role in keeping stress to levels that can be channeled towards perfection.

My philosophy can be summed up in three words: “Making others better!” These three simple yet profound words, when placed together, serve as the bedrock to which the impossible becomes possible.

Me in a Nut Shell:

• Team before me. I don’t care who gets the credit – Just Win Baby!

• Idea Generating Machine. Can stay in the box...but what fun is that?

• Attention to Detail- Understatement of the Year!

• Customer First, Service Always!

• Teaching is so satisfying. Better than (most) Pizzas!

• Short Term Memory - Learn from the past but focused on the future!

Jim Rohn once said "If you want something you will find a way. If you don't you will find an excuse." I had to look up the last word because I was not sure how to spell it or what it meant. Guess it is true, you learn something new every day.

Reach out to me if you are looking for someone that will make you look better, get things done, and have fun along the way.

Hobbies in no particular order

- Spending time with Family

- Swimming at the pool and the beach

- BBQ and Smoking Meat (Ribs and Brisket)

- Having Fun and Helping Others

- Basketball

- Love Technology

- Walking my Dog

- Bowling (average 179)

- Learning about leadership

- Reading and Learning (Studying for my Project Management Professional Certification)

- Traveling