In this week’s episode of the Transforming Insight podcast we’re going to focus on the 3rd P of the Insight leader’s playbook – P for People.
Since the Insight forums began in 2005, how we recruit, develop and support the analysts, researchers and Insight managers in our teams is the topic we've discussed more than any other.
Arguably it’s never been more important than it is today, because the environment in which we are generating insights and influencing the business is changing fast. And the tools that we and others have available are also changing.
That gives us some key questions to address:
- What types of activity should Insight teams engage in?
- How many people should we have in our teams?
- How can we make the case for extra headcount?
- How should we structure our teams?
- Which skills, mindsets and behaviours will be critical in the future?
- How can Insight leaders guide their teams through change?
To answer these questions, James is joined by Lisa Dutton, Head of Team Development at the IMA, and a regular guest on the Transforming Insight podcast.
Please listen to find out more!
Transforming Insight podcast
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We explore the 42 secrets of successful corporate Insight teams, as summarised in the Transforming Insight book, but also talk to many of the senior Insight leaders at organisations like Carnival, Carlsberg, Card Factory, Google, Nestle and Sainsbury's who have put these ideas into practice.
Throughout 2025, we'll explore the Insight leader's playbook and how it can help us all become more transformational Insight leaders.
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