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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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Coaching Skills for Researchers

London

Learn how to have effective conversations in every aspect of your life as a researcher

Dec
02
2025

Tuesday
10:00–16:00

Mastering AI and Customer-Centricity: A Practical Guide for Real-World Transformation

Virtual training course

Learn how to implement AI with purpose and transform your customer experience strategy to create measurable, human-centred value.

Dec
02
2025

Tuesday
09:25–16:00

Data Science Analytics

Virtual training course

An interdisciplinary field dedicated to leveraging a variety of data for driving competitive advantage and sustainable success.

Dec
03
2025

Wednesday
10:00–17:00

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