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How do you cope with data fatigue or overload in your data collection role?

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Data collection is a vital skill for many professions and fields, but it can also be a source of stress and frustration. Data fatigue or overload is the feeling of being overwhelmed by the amount or complexity of data you have to collect, process, analyze, or report. It can affect your productivity, quality, creativity, and well-being. How do you cope with data fatigue or overload in your data collection role? Here are some tips and strategies to help you manage your data collection tasks and avoid burnout.

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Rebecca Mcvay

Industrial Organizational Psychologist
Ankesh Saxena

32x Top Voices | Podcaster @ The Collaborative Canvas | Do you also hear what people say? | Learn and Grow | Market…
JayaChandra V

Vice President - Lead Product Manager- Digital Platforms & Innovation at Wells Fargo

1 Set clear goals and priorities

Before you start collecting data, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve, why you need the data, and how you will use it. This will help you focus on the most relevant and important data sources, methods, and tools, and avoid wasting time and energy on irrelevant or redundant data. You also need to prioritize your data collection tasks based on their urgency, importance, and difficulty, and set realistic deadlines and expectations for yourself and others.

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Ankesh Saxena

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To cope with data fatigue or overload, prioritize tasks by focusing on the most critical data first. Break work into manageable chunks and take regular breaks to avoid burnout. Use automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks. Implement effective data management practices to stay organized. Seek support from colleagues when needed and practice stress-relief techniques, such as mindfulness or exercise, to maintain mental well-being.

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JayaChandra V

Vice President - Lead Product Manager- Digital Platforms & Innovation at Wells Fargo
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Very true, but sadly many times the stating point itself is the abundance of data that is already available in the system and when you try to draw insights from the data there is high chance you get lost and will not be able to establish hypothesis. So in that case objective is to establish a hypothesis and prove it with data, traditionally called Reverse engineering :)

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Rebecca Mcvay

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I agree with your strategy for the most part however it is my opinion that all data you receive is relevant. As well all data has redundant themes or qualities but still just as important. When you have a collection of data you simply need to organize it and then enter the information into a program such as SPSS and you will get all your results at the same time, there is no need to separate into categories such as urgency, importance, or difficulty. If you use tools available for data collection there will be no need for realistic expectations, only results that are ready by the deadline.

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2 Organize and simplify your data

One of the main causes of data fatigue or overload is having too much data in different formats, locations, and systems. This can make it hard to find, access, compare, or integrate the data you need. To avoid this, you need to organize and simplify your data as much as possible. You can use data management tools and techniques, such as databases, spreadsheets, folders, labels, filters, categories, and metadata, to store, sort, group, and classify your data. You can also use data cleaning and validation methods, such as removing duplicates, errors, outliers, or irrelevant data, to improve the quality and accuracy of your data.

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Rebecca Mcvay

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I agree with the process you have stated for dealing with this problem, but instead of working harder work smarter. There is a one size fits all format that can be developed so that all data is received in one format rather than multiple formatting. It is smarter to develop and propose the use of one format throughout all section/departments.

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3 Automate and delegate your data tasks

Another way to cope with data fatigue or overload is to automate and delegate some of your data tasks. You can use data collection tools and software, such as web scraping, surveys, forms, APIs, or sensors, to collect data automatically or semi-automatically from various sources. You can also use data processing and analysis tools and software, such as scripts, macros, functions, formulas, or algorithms, to process and analyze data quickly and efficiently. You can also delegate or outsource some of your data tasks to other people or teams, such as colleagues, assistants, consultants, or freelancers, who have the skills, experience, or resources to handle them.

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Rebecca Mcvay

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I agree with this portion of the article. It is always a good idea to use any available tool to help ensure accuracy. It is also a good idea to use a team, yes they must have the expertise but when working with a team always make sure that those you delegate are capable of being a team, they need to be able to work together and be productive.

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4 Take breaks and balance your workload

One of the most important tips to cope with data fatigue or overload is to take breaks and balance your workload. Data collection can be mentally and physically demanding, and you need to rest and recharge your energy and focus. You can take short breaks throughout the day, such as stretching, walking, meditating, or listening to music, to relax and refresh your mind and body. You can also take longer breaks, such as weekends, holidays, or vacations, to disconnect from your data and enjoy other activities and interests. You also need to balance your workload and avoid taking on too many data tasks at once. You can say no to unnecessary or unrealistic data requests, communicate your limits and boundaries, and ask for help or support when you need it.

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5 Learn and improve your data skills

Finally, you can cope with data fatigue or overload by learning and improving your data skills. Data collection is a dynamic and evolving skill that requires constant learning and adaptation. You can learn new data sources, methods, tools, and software that can make your data collection tasks easier, faster, or more effective. You can also improve your existing data skills by practicing, experimenting, or taking courses or workshops that can enhance your data knowledge and competence. By learning and improving your data skills, you can increase your confidence and satisfaction in your data collection role, and overcome the challenges and difficulties of data fatigue or overload.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Set clear goals and priorities

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4 Take breaks and balance your workload

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