Data and insights have become the required superpowers of growth companies. No matter what peak or trough the economy is in, business leaders need actionable insights to grow markets, engage customers, and make smart strategic decisions. And research professionals need skills and insights to grow their strategic seat at the table. MRII’s Insights & Innovators talks to today’s top experts and innovators to chart a path for the role, the research methods of tomorrow, and the growing importance of the researcher to business success.
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Data and insights have become the required superpowers of growth companies. No matter what peak or trough the economy is in, business leaders need actionable insights to grow markets, engage customers, and make smart strategic decisions. And research professionals need skills and insights to grow their strategic seat at the table. MRII’s Insights & Innovators talks to today’s top experts and innovators to chart a path for the role, the research methods of tomorrow, and the growing importance of the researcher to business success.
Beyond Insights: Shaping Business Decisions and Strategy with Vijay Raj
Insights & Innovators Podcast from MRII
33 minutes 3 seconds
1 month ago
Beyond Insights: Shaping Business Decisions and Strategy with Vijay Raj
Discover what separates a 'wow' insight from a great insight, and why commercial acumen is key. Join Stan Sthanunathan, CEO of i-Genie.AI, as he chats with Vijay Raj, EVP of Consumer and Market Insights at Unilever. Learn how insights can drive business decisions at the C-suite level, shape your career, and transform the trajectory of a brand. Vijay shares valuable perspectives on the future of the insights industry, the role of AI, and essential advice for aspiring insights professionals.
00:00 Introduction to Wow Insights
00:13 Welcome to the Podcast
00:57 Meet Our Guest: Vijay Raj
02:08 Vijay's Career Journey
03:40 The Pyramid of Insights
06:31 Leadership and Influencing Skills
09:44 Advice for Aspiring Professionals
19:51 Opportunities and Challenges in Insights
20:47 The Role of Technology and AI
28:03 Future of Insights Functions
30:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Insights & Innovators Podcast from MRII
Data and insights have become the required superpowers of growth companies. No matter what peak or trough the economy is in, business leaders need actionable insights to grow markets, engage customers, and make smart strategic decisions. And research professionals need skills and insights to grow their strategic seat at the table. MRII’s Insights & Innovators talks to today’s top experts and innovators to chart a path for the role, the research methods of tomorrow, and the growing importance of the researcher to business success.
