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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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Statistical Methods Masterclass

Virtual training course

Multivariate and other statistical techniques for use in research.

Nov
20
2025

Thursday
09:30–17:00

Asking Smarter Questions

Virtual training course

“Asking Smarter Questions” is a dynamic and interactive training course from award-winning author and trainer Sam Knowles, which champions the art of curiosity. The course sets out the six Universal Principles you need to make every question count.

Nov
20
2025

Thursday
09:30–16:00

Agency Owners & Leaders 2025

London

Lead your business to thrive and grow

If you’re an insight agency leader, there are an ever-growing number of business challenges to keep you up at night. That’s why we’re inviting you to Agency Owners & Leaders, an exclusive gathering for managing directors, C-level professionals and owners of research agencies where you can collaborate, offload, and explore new possibilities with peers who understand your world. Say goodbye to sleepless nights!

Nov
20
2025

Thursday
09:25–17:00

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