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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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Questionnaire Fundamentals

Virtual training course

Everyone’s writing questionnaires...but what makes a questionnaire really work?

Sep
18
2025

Thursday
09:00–16:00

Reimagining Research: Using VR to Drive Inclusivity and Representation

Discover how VR is reshaping research by promoting inclusivity and representation. This in-person Speaker Evening includes a live demonstration of immersive VR simulations.

Sep
18
2025

Thursday
18:00–19:30

Behavioural Science for Transforming Business Outcomes

Virtual training course

Enhance your insights and impact in challenging economic times

Sep
18
2025

Thursday
09:30–16:00

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