Gartner Research Circle

Get exclusive, first-look access to research you help shape.

Welcome to Research Circle, an exclusive online community where Business leaders participate in a two-way dialogue on mission critical topics, key initiatives and industry developments with our Research & Advisory analysts and experts across numerous disciplines.

Share your insight

As a Research Circle contributor, you have a unique opportunity to let Gartner know what you think about a wide range of developing research. You play an active role in shaping thought leadership for your role and industry through:

Topical surveys
Discussion forums
Live chat sessions
Other online activities

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After you provide your input, we aggregate, analyze and make the results available to you first.

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Key findings on research
Summaries of Latest Results

The timeline for receiving research summaries can vary depending on the scope of the research. We strive to deliver results to members within a few weeks of survey completion. So check back regularly for updates.

An online community of business executive level thought leaders

You’ll be in good company. Input from our global members makes our research stronger and more relevant

Extensive industry perspective

Contribute to and find research on topics vital to your specific industry challenges.

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Gartner experts and you: A winning team

With your contribution, Gartner experts create research relevant to your challenges and priorities. Here is an example of the power of this two-way conversation in action.

Importance of D&A Governance in Enabling Business Outcomes

“80% of participating members believe data governance is important in enabling business outcomes.” Saul Judah, VP Analyst, Data & Analytics Research

Reasons for Customer Data Management Success

“4 in 10 state that a cross-functional data management and governance team is key to a successful strategy.” Kyle Davis, Sr Director Analyst, Tech Professionals Research

Culture can be an accelerator for the strategy

“1 in 4 members reported that their culture is an enabler to achieving their digital ambitions.” Christie Struckman VP CIO Research Group

Workforce competencies critical to success of Digital Business

“Design thinking is the most important workforce competency, followed by a second tier of innovative, outcome-driven, and collaboration/synergy to the success of their Digital business.” Lily Mok, Research Vice President, CIO Research group

4 Challenges With the Digital Customer Service Experience

“Roughly 40% of Service Leaders reported indicators of digital service, such as website utilization, are among the most important metrics for their functions.” Valerie Streets, Sr Principal, Quantitative Analytics & Data Science