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Failing in the Field: A Guide to Managing and Learning from Adversity in Global Development

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Failing in the Field is a groundbreaking book that provides a comprehensive guide to managing and learning from adversity in global development. The book draws on the author's extensive experience working in the field of international development, and offers a unique and practical perspective on how to navigate the challenges and setbacks that are an inevitable part of this work.

The Importance of Failure

Failure is often seen as a negative thing, but in the context of global development, it can be an essential learning experience. By embracing failure, we can learn from our mistakes and improve our work. However, it is important to approach failure in the right way. If we dwell on our mistakes and allow them to discourage us, then we will not be able to learn from them. Instead, we need to view failure as an opportunity for growth and improvement.

Failing in the Field: What We Can Learn When Field Research Goes Wrong

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How to Manage Failure

There are a number of things that we can do to manage failure effectively. First, it is important to recognize that failure is a normal part of the development process. Second, we need to be honest with ourselves about our mistakes and learn from them. Third, we need to develop a support network of colleagues, friends, and family who can provide us with encouragement and support.

How to Learn from Failure

Once we have managed our failure effectively, we can begin to learn from it. There are a number of ways to do this. First, we can reflect on our experience and identify the factors that contributed to our failure. Second, we can talk to others who have experienced similar failures and learn from their insights. Third, we can read books and articles about failure and learn from the experiences of others.

Failing in the Field is an essential guide for anyone working in the field of global development. The book provides a comprehensive framework for managing and learning from adversity, and offers a unique and practical perspective on how to navigate the challenges and setbacks that are an inevitable part of this work. By embracing failure and learning from our mistakes, we can become more effective development practitioners and make a greater impact on the world.

About the Author

The author of Failing in the Field is Dr. David Riedel, a world-renowned expert on global development. Dr. Riedel has over 30 years of experience working in the field, and has worked with a wide range of organizations, including the World Bank, the United Nations, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He is currently a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where he teaches courses on global development and international relations.