Research Craft
THE ART OF UNDERSTANDING
Research Craft
THE ART OF UNDERSTANDING
THE ART OF UNDERSTANDING
THE ART OF UNDERSTANDING
In the trend towards standardised, template-based methodologies, this fundamental of putting people at the heart of the research process is increasingly overlooked.
Here are three simple examples of how our people centric approach leads to better quality research...
Questions are crafted according to the cognitive task. Are we at the 'behavioural' end of the spectrum? ('What do I do?') ... the more challenging task of 'What do I think?' ...or the tricky world of creative development ('What do I think I think?')
Every project is an original.
Is the question clear and unambiguous? Will it 'take' people to the right place? What cognitive framework is being suggested? Have we checked the context for any introduced bias?
Automation, replication, even the time saving 'cut & paste' are all enemies of clarity.
Superior research is an enjoyable and stimulating experience.
A dull discussion, or disjointed flow of questions, leads to disengagement.
The quality of feedback plummets as people cease introspection, and just choose the obvious response.
With decades of experience in communication strategy and the creative process,
we have been part of many iconic local and global campaigns.
Our people-centric approach is reflected in the HCD process. We can assist, or manage, at any stage - from ideation to prototyping.
Developing an intimate understanding of the customer journey - identifying the critical moments, then imagining, developing and testing better ways to meet their needs.
Our extensive experience, deep understanding and empathy with older Australians - leads to research that will connect, engage, and generate more valuable insights.
Enhancing unity and cooperation, through understanding the motivations of all stakeholders, and aligning people behind purpose, vision and values.
Skills formed through decades of learning from the best in the world, and an inherent curiosity to test & learn from new methodologies.
From Greystanes to Geraldton, Chadstone to Christchurch, Bundaberg to Bangkok...
in pubs, halls, homes, and under gumtrees.
'Listening to understand' thousands of people, of every age, and every background
Means one project at a time. Each is unique, and receives our full attention.
A passionate advocate for the craft of research and the art of understanding people.
A track record in delivering customer-driven product and service innovation, and communication strategy and execution, for global businesses.
Skills developed across industries, notably consumer goods, alcoholic drinks, quick service restaurants, finance, banking, superannuation & investment, supermarket and discount department stores, pharmaceuticals, early child education and whitegoods...to name a few
Rob Mason. BBus(Mktg) (UTS), Post Grad Cert Counselling (Torrens). rob@researchcraft.com.au ; ph +61 (0) 417 700 880 Sydney: Australia.
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