Transcribing is not progressing at present due to time and work pressures; I have transcribed 2 + interviews but none recently.  I discussed this at my supervision session this week and we agreed upon the following principles:

Transcribing needs to be undertaken as an ongoing process alongside the interviews as this will identify any new areas to be pursued in future interviews.

Transcribing my interviews will also enhance my interviewing skills by identifying what I do well, not so well and what I could do better.

I feel strongly that I should do the transcribing for a variety of reasons:
- I have told my interviewees that I will transcribe the interviews.
- The process of transcribing starts the familiarisation with the interview data process.
- I can learn about my interview technique from listening and transcribing.

However, if the transcribing does become too burdensome then I will need to use a professional transcriber for some of the interview recordings.  I consequently need re-prioritise my current workload and start getting on with transcribing, something I can do in the evenings as it is a task I can pick up easily and stop etc.