Research, insight and intelligence techniques are continually evolving, providing new and cutting-edge ways to get to the heart of the consumer and citizen. Research leads the development of these new techniques challenging and influencing the business world.

Understanding cutting edge thinking and innovative techniques ensures the research world is continually evolving offering the business world new and engaging ways to understand consumers and society.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (Supply-side researchers)

1. Develop research speciality(s) as required e.g. qualitative, quantitative, statistics, co-creation, semiotics, neuroscience, etc

2. Lead development and understanding of new research techniques

3. Understand, use and implement new research and insight techniques

4. Apply ideation techniques with relevant stakeholders (internally and externally) to inspire new work

5. Share understanding of new thinking and innovative techniques by sharing knowledge and skills with others

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (Client-side researchers)

1. Develop research speciality(s) as required, e.g. research techniques, broader marketing mix requirements, leading the application of insight, etc

2. Evaluate and deploy the development of new research techniques as required

3. Evaluate and select new research and insight techniques as appropriate

4. Evaluate and deploy ideation techniques (internally and externally) to inspire new work

5. Share understanding of new thinking and innovative techniques by sharing knowledge and skills with others

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MRS Research Policy and Standards - Quarterly Webinar

Webinar

Series 6, Episode 3 – 11 August 2025

Aug
11
2025

Monday
11:00–13:00

Inclusive Data in the Age of AI

Virtual training course

A new MRS training course for researchers and insight professionals navigating inclusivity, digital data and emerging technologies.

Sep
11
2025

Thursday
09:25–16:00

Recruitment, Team & Culture Forum

The MRS Leaders Forum is a unique network for insight agency business leaders (CEOs and MDs) to discuss the critical strategic, operational and financial challenges and opportunities in running and growing an insight agency.

Sep
11
2025

Thursday
08:30–12:29

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