Research and Information Synthesis
Identify, source and interpret information from various sources to obtain deep understanding of specific field or area to identify patterns, uncover insights, integrate findings into recommendations and/or guide decision-making
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Investment and Financial Management
Levels
Conduct basic inofrmation search
Determine research objectives to guide search terminology
Identify possible sources of information
Perform basic research by extracting relevant information from search databases
Highlight information and/or information sources relevant to defined research objectives
Identify appropriate research methods and analysis
Identify appropriate research methods and analysis approaches for research objectives as part of defining research plans
Utilise variety of information sources and databases to gather data
Organise information into logical categories for analyses
Identify relationships across information
Creata basic hypothesis and for research questions
Determine and form research questions and research objectives based on business objectives
Review preliminary research and arguments formed
Make judgements based on inferred relationships across information sources
Evaluate advantages, disadvantages and relevance of information
Develop research strategy in line with organisational priorities and strategies
Articulate overall research strategies as guidelines
Define research information records and information arrangement
Review research findings for accuracy, credibility and validity
Apply and contextualise research insights to decision-making scenarios
Ensure research findings and synthesised