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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MRS Research Policy and Standards - Quarterly Webinar

Webinar

Series 6, Episode 3 – 11 August 2025

Aug
11
2025

Monday
11:00–13:00

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

MRS Leaders Forum - Recruitment, Team & Culture

London

The MRS Leaders Forum will be 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
08:30–12:30

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