Research:

Great research weaves together quantitative and qualitative findings to enable new insights, to see new possibilities.

Complete and reliable information is the foundation for every successful initiative. Although our clients typically have information databases and access to external and stakeholder data, critical gaps often remain. We assemble, organize and analyze information to address those gaps.

To add richness and to meet client-specific research needs, we also conduct surveys, face-to-face interviews and focus groups. In each case we bring knowledge of the client’s business, sector challenges and stakeholder cultures.

Our research goes beyond the surface details to ensure the initiatives benefit from deep knowledge of the challenges and options.

Janus Global has the expertise needed to efficiently:

• Mine client data where appropriate
• Conduct online research of public and subscription databases
• Interview key informants
• Tap our network of subject matter experts

Past research has included:
• Environmental scans • Cross-jurisdictional studies • Competitive analysis • Best practices identification • Program reviews and evaluations • Stakeholder mapping • Policy options development • Strategic competency profiling • Skills inventories • Training requirements

Project example: Strengthening Primary Health Care Capabilities

The City of Kingston and The Kingston Economic Development Corporation asked Janus Global to help make the case to the Ontario government for more primary health care resources. We combined in-house research with demographic and health data from the city, surrounding communities and the province to ensure the City’s proposal was balanced, comprehensive and compelling. We also interviewed numerous private and public sector leaders to raise the issue’s profile and to galvanize critical community support.