Share the Wealth
Sharing your research project — during development and after results are in — can reap lots of rewards within your organization. Don’t be stingy!
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….
It can be hard for people to believe, but lots of folks really do enjoy participating in online surveys and other types of research. For some, it’s just that they enjoy being asked for their opinion. It makes them feel helpful and valued. For others, it’s that they have a genuine interest in giving…
Your goal with research shouldn’t be to confirm you’re right — it should be to prove yourself wrong. Thanks to Edison Research VP Tom Webster for inspiring this one.
My face tells you my answer in this one.
Research shouldn’t sit on a shelf, neglected and unused. There are definitely ways to avoid this common problem!