Supporting grounded theory researchers
Making room for a theory to emerge.
Grounded theory can be exciting, puzzling and sometimes lonely work. I offer practical guidance and thoughtful conversation as you design your study, analyse your data and develop your theory.
Choose your next step
Where are you in your study?
Come with your questions, wherever you are in the process.
If you are starting
Learn the foundations
Explore study design, coding, constant comparison and memoing in an introductory workshop.
If you are working with data
Work through your study
Get individual guidance on the methodological and analytical questions arising in your own research.
If you want to think together
Think with others
Bring your emerging analysis to a troubleshooting seminar and discuss the decisions that will help your study progress.
An approach to inquiry
Move beyond description.
The analytical work of grounded theory involves comparing incidents, generating concepts, developing categories and integrating them into an explanation of what is happening.
I help you make methodological choices with care, strengthen your theoretical sensitivity and remain open to what emerges—from study design to preparing your theory for a thesis or publication.
Clarity at each stage
Design a study that fits grounded theory methodology.
Move from descriptive coding to conceptual categories.
Bring your categories together into a coherent theory.
Learning in conversation
Bring your questions to the table.
Analysis often moves forward when you explain what is puzzling you, hear another perspective and return to your data with a fresh question. Seminars and Coffee Connect create room for that kind of exchange.
Learn at your pace
Questions worth exploring
Clear explanations and examples to support your decisions as your research develops.
Which grounded theory?
Consider different perspectives and what they mean for your study.
A practical companion
Using Grounded Theory
How to Develop Theory for Managed Change
I wrote this practical workbook from my experience supporting grounded theory researchers. Exercises, illustrations and a mini-project help you practise the analytical work as you learn.
Research for organisations
Understand what is happening. Inform change.
I undertake applied grounded theory research and consultancy for global, national and local organisations, developing conceptual explanations to inform managed change.
“I was able to quickly progress the depth and scope of my theory to become engaging and meaningful.”
Charlotte Oja, MD, PhD · Karolinska Institutet
Let’s talk
Tell me what you’re working through.
A question, a sticking point or a new idea is a good place to begin.