Research Advisory

In addition to producing high-impact strategic analysis for clients, we help them build in-house organizations that can do the same.

We have significant expertise in this area, having designed and led research programs of our own for many years. We know what makes successful “idea factories” tick. 

Research Audit

Are your research, intelligence, and analytics staffs producing useful insights for senior leaders? We can evaluate the effectiveness of their research and reporting and identify areas for improvement.

We pay special attention to the quality of datasets, the representation of competing viewpoints in analysis, the intelligibility of products, and the alignment of reporting with executive needs.  

Data Strategy

Analytics is becoming a vital capability in strategic analysis. We assess whether you are making the most of the data you have: what important questions can you now answer but didn’t know you could? How would you structure the analyses to do so? We also identify new datasets you should be compiling and analytics tools you should be fielding.  

Organizational Design

 Whether you want to transform an existing research organization or build one from the ground up, we can assist any phase of the process:

• Identifying an appropriate organizational structure

• Determining roles and responsibilities

• Defining the research agenda and phasing/sequencing of projects

• Establishing day-to-day workflow and “analytic culture”

• Developing hiring criteria for research staff

• Articulating requirements for analytic tools/capabilities/infrastructure

• Formulating budgets