{"id":45277,"date":"2019-01-02T11:00:06","date_gmt":"2019-01-02T16:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/?p=5066"},"modified":"2023-11-21T10:23:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T15:23:36","slug":"survey-design-personality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/survey-design-personality\/","title":{"rendered":"What Your Survey Design Choices Reveal About You"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ready for your first survey of 2024?<\/span><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s so much exciting information out there, so much valuable feedback — and all those answers are just waiting for your questions!<\/p>\n

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But how does your survey design start? Your answer might reveal more than you think! Make your pick:<\/p>\n

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  1. I start with a blank slate.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. I copy an existing survey.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. I choose from the Survey Bank.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Before you read on: Remember, it\u2019s a new year! Nobody\u2019s sticking you in a box — you\u2019ve got options, and you can always shake things up. That being said…<\/p>\n

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    1. The Blank Slater<\/h2>\n

    You live for adventure — and control. Whatever happens, good or bad, it\u2019s in your hands. You color outside of the lines and you don\u2019t care who knows it.<\/p>\n

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    Sometimes you drag and drop a few questions together in your own particular style, just to see how it looks. Think as you go and see where inspiration takes you. There\u2019s nothing to lose — you can always delete or discard!<\/p>\n

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    Sometimes you have it all thought out ahead of time, and the project just flows perfectly. You easily transfer each precious piece from your brain or your whiteboard: Add questions, jiggle the logic, tweak the style, and take a bow!<\/p>\n

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    After all, whether it\u2019s a masterpiece or a bit half-baked, it\u2019s all yours. Nice.<\/p>\n

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    2. The Copier<\/h2>\n

    This isn\u2019t your first rodeo. You\u2019re a survey design veteran, and you\u2019re nobody\u2019s fool. You trust your own experience and you\u2019re not looking to rock the boat. You prize efficiency and invest your time wisely.<\/p>\n

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    When you copy an existing survey, you\u2019re taking all of that good work from the last project, tweaking the style and content as needed, and getting it out in a fraction of the time it took before. Update to the new logo<\/a> and reset the appearance to match. Find and replace<\/a> the year, boss\u2019s name, and any other text that has to go. Simple!<\/p>\n

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    Plus, you can\u2019t get enough data. You love survey reports — trends, benchmarking, segmentation — and you know that consistency in questions multiplies your analytical power. You love being able to point to a chart and saying, \u201cSee? There\u2019s the answer!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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    You\u2019ve got the experience to start strong and the hunger to keep improving. Nice.<\/span><\/p>\n

    3. The Survey Banker<\/b><\/h3>\n

    You\u2019re an observer, open to possibility and inspiration. You enjoy collaborating, and your survey design principles include seeking input from a range of subject matter experts. You\u2019re smart — let\u2019s just come out and say it — but you\u2019re not afraid to admit when you\u2019re out of your league and to ask for help.<\/p>\n

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    A strong project, you believe, brings together the best in everyone. There\u2019s no shame in following instructions, measuring exactly the right amount of ingredients, or using a pattern to cut your fabric: All of these guidelines make for a strong foundation<\/a>. Once you have a better idea of what you\u2019re doing, you can always set your own path.<\/p>\n

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    You\u2019re cooperative. Open to ideas. Willing to compromise, but never giving up. You add your own contributions to each project, customizing style and amping up the relevance to meet your team\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

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    You\u2019re a time-saver and a team player. Nice.<\/p>\n

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    So, as you get ready for the first survey design of 2019, what\u2019s it gonna be? There\u2019s no wrong answer here, and you\u2019ll learn as you go. No matter how your survey story starts, you can still reach a happy ending. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

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    Ready to go? Join a ‘Getting Started’ session!<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Ready for your first survey of 2024? There\u2019s so much exciting information out there, so much valuable feedback — and all those answers are just waiting for your questions! But how does your survey design start? Your answer might reveal more than you think! Make your pick: I start with a blank slate. I copy an existing survey. I choose from the Survey Bank. Before you read on: Remember, it\u2019s a new year! Nobody\u2019s sticking you in a box — you\u2019ve got options, and you can always shake things up. That being said… 1. The Blank Slater You live for adventure — and control. Whatever happens, good or bad, it\u2019s in your hands. You color outside of the lines and you don\u2019t care who knows it. Sometimes you drag and drop a few questions together in your own particular style, just to see how it looks. Think as you go and see where inspiration takes you. There\u2019s nothing to lose — you can always delete or discard! 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