QRCA 2022-23 President Michael Mermelstein
From the President

From The President – Fall 2023

As I reflect on this past year, whether we are experienced practitioners or new to qualitative research, we have been living through massive changes in how we work. Technology will continue to drive even more change and will even challenge the relevancy of qualitative research as a stand-alone profession. […]

From the Editor in Chief

From the Editor in Chief – Fall 2023

Our editorial team takes great pride in bringing a broad range of content to you each quarter. As editor-in-chief, I’m also extremely proud of our team for their dedication of time and expertise in guiding authors. VIEWS was recently recognized once again as an award-winning publication. […]

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Business Matters

3 Things Stand-Up Comedy Can Teach You About Building a Moderating Business

With a background as a professional stand-up comedian, focus group moderator/interviewer Leigh Kessler delivers a unique perspective on the fundamentals of both, highlighting similarities and sharing three unique lessons learned in stand-up comedy that can help develop interview skills and make you a great focus group moderator. Learn how you can benefit as a moderator—and businessperson—by spending a little time doing stand-up comedy. […]