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Without evidence, we are flying blind. In this post we share the Patternmakers manifesto on the power of evidence.
We believe that the difference between those who are serious about their cause, and those who aren’t, is evidence.
When we take the time to examine the evidence, and rigorously reflect, we see more clearly what we need to do. We understand opportunities with greater clarity, we prioritise more effectively. We prioritise based on what truly matters - not whim. And we build consensus with stakeholders more quickly.
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From 2017 to 2019, Patternmakers developed an Audience Research Toolkit in collaboration with Creative Victoria, Thirst Creative, and almost 300 stakeholders from the Victorian creative arts sector.
In this post, MD Tandi Palmer Williams shares some of the process, and her tips for people using the toolkit to conduct research.
Our team has decades of experience delivering research and evaluation projects. And there are a few things that we’ve noticed about ‘research readiness’. Here are five signs that organisations are primed to get maximum value from research and evaluation projects.
In March 2019, our Founder Tandi Palmer Williams joined a panel at a KYHO Networking event called ‘Breaking the Mould’, held at UTS Startups. In this post, she shares her experience of imposter syndrome, burnout and entrepreneur lessons, in case it helps anyone out there embarking on a journey of their own.
Research processes that can help project managers shape products, reduce risk and optimise around user needs. This article covers three relatively simple research methods that can be done at your desk, and don’t require big budgets or advanced technical skills.
Are you applying for multi-year funding in 2019? Here are five things you can do to strengthen your work, consolidate impact and improve your chances of success in upcoming funding rounds.
Converting postcode data into meaningful insight can be complex, due to differing boundaries of postcodes, suburbs, Local Government Areas (LGAs), regions and States/Territories. For instance, one postcode can sit across two, three or more LGAs.