Prioritize incremental improvements that enhance the product without introducing radical changes that may affect reliability. How do you find the balance between pushing boundaries and maintaining dependability in your projects?

Align stakeholder requirements and present a summary for data of what is not available, what isn’t supported, and what is expected. Have that structured discussion with people to just clarify the priorities and objectives and to fill in and create constructive dialogue. You can use graphs or dashboard to be visual aids for focus. To summarise, in my last project I overcame the disputes by focusing on metrics contributing towards the business goals and creating a common understanding. It helps create transparency, thus stakeholders do not have to derail the progress in order to arrive at a consensus.

If you are facing conflicting feedback on your analysis it is likely the people reviewing the results are confused. They don't review/see data every day - as a researcher you do. Over the years, I have had a handful of clients get aggressive with me about data findings only to hold a call/meeting with me - expecting confrontation - but finding a clear and concise Q&A session answers their questions. No further conflict.

An analyst usually cannot teach analysis by providing a report or analysis .. In recent years, I have not seen mixed feedback from professional stakeholders. There have been a few mixed feedbacks from stakeholders who did not fully understand the issues and were trying to get more detailed information and deep broad data that often lies beyond the analysis by asking mixed questions, as these parties were interested in learning and understanding the data analysis process. They probably wanted to learn by commissioning the analysis. But there are special programs and procedures for training. An analyst usually cannot teach analysis by providing a report or analysis.

Arrange a meeting to agree on goals. Present facts clearly, emphasizing evidence-based ideas and accepting different opinions. Highlight discoveries and impact with visuals. Encourage open debate to reach consensus, but maintain data integrity—focus on what best drives informed, strategic decisions for all stakeholders.