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Internal research & data
The Mission
I assist organisations to analyse and/or collect data to:
- Develop an evidence-based understanding that can help them understand their people, and plan accordingly
- Identify areas for growth and set targets; and
- Monitor progress over time
Organisations often have substantial amounts of data, but limited capacity to interpret it. My mission is to collect the right information from the right sources, to develop a big-picture context that is not disconnected from the people on the ground.
My role is to help organisations ask the right questions, gather meaningful information, and identify patterns that can inform priorities, targets and practical interventions. The goal is not simply to produce a report. It is to generate evidence that supports better decisions and creates a credible foundation for organisational improvement.
The Approach
My approach combines qualitative and quantitative methods to build a detailed picture of organisational culture, workforce experience and capability. Depending on the project, this may include staff surveys, interviews, focus groups, consultation workshops, and/or reviewing existing internal data or policies.
I design customised and co-designed data collection tools built around the organisation’s aims and questions, rather than relying solely on generic engagement measures. Together, we will develop a plan to either assess your progress towards existing organisational culture goals; or develop an evidence-base upon which those goals can be established through strategic planning. Results are then translated into measurable priorities and realistic improvement targets. I aim to ensure the tools we develop can be re-used over time to chart progress.
I analyse findings to identify recurring themes, areas of strength, points of risk and gaps between organisational intentions and everyday practice. Where appropriate, an intersectional approach can be used to examine how factors such as gender, disability, neurodivergence, culture, seniority and employment conditions may shape workplace experiences.
The Expertise
As a scholarly researcher I am experienced in advanced research design, data collection and both qualitative and quantitative analysis. I have worked on a variety of small and large-scale government-funded research projects, and supported organisations to develop data collection tools and analyse data sets with an aim of assessing staff wellbeing. I am experienced in managing complex and diverse stakeholder groups, and ensuring data collection and reporting is accessible to a general audience.
I have experience interviewing, surveying, and co-designing with diverse participant groups, facilitating discussions about sensitive or complex issues, and identifying patterns across individual accounts without over-simplifying the results. My background also allows me to support organisations through the full research cycle: clarifying the research questions, selecting appropriate methods, designing instruments, collecting data, analysing findings, communicating results and developing action plans. This means the research can be designed from the outset to support practical decision-making, and establish a stronger evidence-base for pursuing organisational culture goals.