To deliver true business strategy and innovation it is essential that research and insight teams work effectively with other business areas whether that be the marketing team, CSR department, finance teams, board directors, customer teams and many many more. Working effectively with others, enables research, insight and intelligence to be leveraged throughout an organisation, integrated and communicated to others, informing strategic business direction.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (Supply-side researchers)

1. Communicate purposes and objectives to team members and other internal departments

2. Involve and effectively manage research teams and/or subcontractors

3. Develop personal effectiveness skills to ensure impact across the business

4. Encourage, steer and support other teams in meeting business objectives

5. Create a climate of trust and mutual respect, successfully collaborating with other departments and stakeholders

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Narrative by Numbers

Virtual training course

Stories are how human beings make sense of the world. They are what we’re persuaded by, particularly when they’re rooted in genuine evidence.

Jul
08
2025

Tuesday
09:30–16:00

Client Sight 2025 Research Results launch

Webinar

Jul
08
2025

Tuesday
14:00–15:00

Creative Writing for Researchers

Virtual training course

Communicate in a voice that's professional, engaging and inspiring

Jul
09
2025

Wednesday
09:30–17:30

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