• Assesses the functions, objectives and requirements of the organisations seeking advice.
• Identifies problems concerned with business strategy, policy, organisations, procedures, methods and markets.
• Determines the appropriate method of data collection and research methodology, analyses and interprets information gained and formulates and implements recommendations and solutions.
• Advises governments, commercial enterprises, organisations and other clients in light of research findings.
• Runs workshops, and addresses seminars, conferences and the media to present results of research activity or to express professional views.
• Identifying issues and forming hypotheses and solutions.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to clients.
• Implementing recommendations/solutions and ensuring the client receives the necessary assistance to carry it all out.
• Managing projects and programmers.
• Leading and managing those within the team, including analysts.