Buying committees
Distinguish initiators, users, technical evaluators, procurement and budget owners. One participant may not explain the entire decision.
Complex buying, multiple stakeholders and hard-to-reach participants.
Distinguish initiators, users, technical evaluators, procurement and budget owners. One participant may not explain the entire decision.
Explore supplier selection, risk evaluation, implementation, support and churn. Compare current and former customers where appropriate.
Role, industry, company size and relevant experience need verifiable criteria. Assess feasibility and appropriate profile checks before fieldwork.
Clarify the decision, segments and eligibility. Methods depend on whether the goal is explanation, comparison or measurement.
Agree insight maps, segments, journeys, comparison tables and recommendations, accounting for sample and source limitations.