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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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Beyond AI: Why Investing in People Still Matters in Research

AI is reshaping research at pace — but what happens if the sector invests in automation at the expense of people?

Sep
15
2026

Tuesday
11:30–12:30

Beliefs beat attitudes: A new approach to consumer behaviour change

Webinar

In market research, we often focus on attitudes – how consumers feel. But beliefs – what consumers think – are often the deeper drivers of behaviour.

Sep
16
2026

Wednesday
11:00–12:00

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