Research & market intelligence
Research & market intelligence
Prepare decisions using traceable sources.
A clear scope of work
Research & market intelligence: where does it help?
Prepare decisions using traceable sources.
Start with the desired outcome. Depending on scope, the right solution may be a specialist, a project team or a defined work package.
Tasks and outcomes
Evidence and contextualise findings
State uncertainties and next questions
Possible outcome: Source-based brief with assessment limits.
Select by assignment
Which roles are relevant?
13 roles with this professional connection. These describe capabilities, not currently available people.
Research analyst
Assess public and approved sources for a specific market or competitive question..
Possible outcomeResearch brief with a source register, interpretation and remaining knowledge gaps.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗Geopolitical analyst
Monitor political developments and their potential implications for defined markets..
Possible outcomeSituation brief with scenarios, indicators and explicit uncertainty.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗Market Research Analyst
Structure market questions and sources systematically.
Possible outcomeA source-based market overview with explicit assumptions.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗Competitive Intelligence Analyst
Monitor competitors and comparison questions systematically.
Possible outcomeAn evidence-based competitive brief with concrete monitoring points.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗OSINT Analyst
Address approved research questions using suitable sources.
Possible outcomeA traceable investigation with source and evidence assessment.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗Policy Analyst
Monitor policy initiatives and sources.
Possible outcomeA source-based policy brief with explicit uncertainties.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗Regulatory Affairs Analyst
Research relevant publications and changes.
Possible outcomeA documented overview for further technical and legal assessment.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗Due Diligence Analyst
Address review questions and approved sources systematically.
Possible outcomeA traceable review file with clearly stated open questions.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗The task in practice
How to recognise the value
Prepare decisions using traceable sources.
Starting point
Capacity is missing for this task: Assess public and approved sources for a specific market or competitive question
If this situation persists, it consumes capacity and makes decisions harder. The brief should therefore specify which workflow needs to change.
Intended value
Source-based brief with assessment limits
Define a real acceptance case before starting. A broad capability requirement becomes a task whose result your team can assess and use.
Which capabilities matter for your assignment?
Select the professional priorities that belong in your brief.
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Discuss the task ↗Three possible ways to scope the task
Assess public and approved sources for a specific market or competitive question.
Your team receives support for a clearly scoped work package.
What makes the result tangible
Understand this role’s responsibilities ↗Research brief with a source register, interpretation and remaining knowledge gaps.
Monitor political developments and their potential implications for defined markets.
Your team receives support for a clearly scoped work package.
What makes the result tangible
Understand this role’s responsibilities ↗Situation brief with scenarios, indicators and explicit uncertainty.
Structure market questions and sources systematically
You receive a source-based market overview with explicit assumptions.
What makes the result tangible
Understand this role’s responsibilities ↗A source-based market overview with explicit assumptions.
Capability compass
Which combination moves your project forward?
Connect your task to relevant capabilities. A tool selection narrows the working environment; the results explain each professional connection.
Starting pointResearch & market intelligenceSearch the full catalogue ↗
03Reasoned role selectionTask · capabilities · outcome
The professional connection becomes clear through tasks and possible outputs.
Research analyst
Assess public and approved sources for a specific market or competitive question.
Your possible outcome
Research brief with a source register, interpretation and remaining knowledge gaps.
Geopolitical analyst
Monitor political developments and their potential implications for defined markets.
Your possible outcome
Situation brief with scenarios, indicators and explicit uncertainty.
Market Research Analyst
Structure market questions and sources systematically. Turn data and observations into a traceable analysis.
Your possible outcome
A source-based market overview with explicit assumptions.
Capability profiles for orientation. An individual’s suitability is assessed against the search brief.
Refine the selection ↗Your assignment with VB Analyst
Choose expertise. Define the engagement.
A capacity gap does not always require a permanent role. Choose a model by responsibility, duration and desired outcome.
Useful information for your enquiry
Research & market intelligence
Which decision needs support, which markets or topics are included and how current must sources be?
Possible work objective
Source-based brief with assessment limits
- Task, existing systems and scope
- Essential criteria, internal contact and approval
- Preferred start, duration, capacity and budget range
You can leave undecided details open. Non-confidential information is enough for initial contact.
Selected model: Project support
Discuss these requirements ↗View this model and its responsibilities ↗What happens next
From enquiry to a well-prepared start
- Define the requirement
We clarify the task, priority and outstanding requirements with you.
- Assess specialist fit
Relevant experience is assessed against the assignment. Open questions and working parameters remain visible.
- Agree selection and scope
You decide through specialist discussions. Capacity, terms and responsibilities are agreed.
- Prepare onboarding
Access, the first milestone, contacts and handover are established.
How soon can work start?
Timing depends on suitable availability, selection, agreement and access. For urgent needs, separate essential initial work from later tasks. A binding start date is confirmed for the specific assignment.
A useful starting point
Anything still unclear?
Short answers for your next step. We can work through your specific situation together.
Discuss my question ↗What belongs to this area?
Source-based brief with assessment limits
Can I hand over one specific task?
Yes, if inputs, outputs and ownership can be defined. We agree which parts stay with your team and how acceptance is assessed.
Are the specialists available now?
The profiles describe capabilities and typical assignments. Actual people, availability, terms and engagement are assessed for your specific need.