Please PLEASE Test Your Surveys!
Little mistakes can have a big impact. Make sure you’re properly testing your surveys before fielding them. I have some suggestions about things to check you might not be considering.
In some situations, balancing your survey data may be appropriate to ensure you’ve got a representative sample.
You may not be considering how your research initiative can bring your whole organization together — but you should!
Whether you’re dealing with a decision-maker in your organization or with a client, you’ll likely come across this question. Those who have been working in organizations for some time often have assumptions about their customers and prospects that are firmly entrenched. The “Why bother?” question is one you’ll need to be prepared to answer….
Sarah and I talk about respondent sources and representative samples.
Research shouldn’t sit on a shelf, neglected and unused. There are definitely ways to avoid this common problem!
Thought leadership research serves you and your audience. It doesn’t need to serve everyone.