If you ask a researcher about open-ended questions you may receive two answers: “open-ended questions are fantastic” and “open-ended questions are frustrating.” Why is that? Open-ended questions are fantastic because… Continue reading Open-ended Questions: Fantastic or Frustrating?
What training topics would you like to see for the market research and customer insights profession?
eJournal Survey Practice By Barbara O’Hare, Matt Jans, Stanislav Kolenikov Synopsis by Research Rockstar intern Sarah Sites Surveys create valuable information for decision-making. According to an article in Survey Practice,… Continue reading Article Synopsis: “Training Needs in Survey Research Methods: an Overview”
Is Market Research a high-stress job?
It certainly can be.
But I can also tell you, after 25 years of doing market research, that there are known strategies for managing project-related stress. My favorite is one Research Rockstar students hear me talk about frequently: the preemptive strike.
Close your eyes. Imagine you’re on stage, your instrument in hand, set list and lyrics engraved on your heart, hearing the howl of the crowd as the lights come up and the fans go wild. Pure energy feeding your adrenalin, pumping through your veins and helping you….
Okay, so maybe a market research presentation isn’t exactly the same as living that dream we all had as kids. But you’re still stepping into the spotlight, putting expertise and passion into a show you hope will leave them blissed with satisfaction and hungry for more.
Tell me if you’ve heard this one before.
A market researcher, a duck and a behavioral economist walk into a bar…
In the business world, onboarding plans often include human resource policies, safety procedures, financial options, and yes, training.
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