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Research and insight is vital in influencing strategic business and policy decisions. It is a key element of the Professional Development Framework and looks to widen skills, from basic research principles to developing as leaders informing strategic change and delivering actionable research, insight and intelligence.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

1. Provide actionable recommendations to inform strategic business decisions based upon quality research and insight

2. Evaluate behaviour change from marketing communication exercises

3. Evaluate and select appropriate research solutions for given research contexts

4. Undertake competitor analysis and provide intelligence

5. Manage elements of marketing communication and/or research and insight process

6. Understand, use and application of insight within an organisation for business success

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Advancing your Moderating Skills

Virtual training course

Boost your existing moderating skills with practical tips, individual feedback and group coaching.

Nov
24
2025

Monday
09:00–17:00

1/2

Nov
26
2025

Wednesday
13:00–17:00

2/2

Client Conference 2025

London

Building influence and maximising impact

This conference is open to clients only.

The new Client Sight survey reveals that growing impact and influence and attracting greater investment in insights and analytics are top priorities for client-side researchers.

Nov
25
2025

Tuesday
09:15–16:55

Manchester Winter Social 2025

Manchester

Back by popular demand, the MRS B2B Network is delighted to host our second Winter Social networking event in Manchester!

Nov
26
2025

Wednesday
17:00–20:00

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