Welcome to Research Circle

Welcome to Research Circle, an exclusive online community where Business leaders participate in polls, short surveys, and discussions on mission critical topics, key initiatives and industry developments with our Research & Advisory analysts and experts across numerous disciplines.

Dedicated communities for the following roles

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IT Leaders

CIO

Customer Service & Support

CFO & Finance Leaders

Tech Provider-CEO

Tech Provider-Product Marketing

Tech Provider-Product Management

Research Circle

Analyst Spotlight

Andrew White

Andrew White Distinguished VP Analyst Gartner Research and Advisory

Andrew has a primary research focus on the chief data officer role, data and analytics platforms, strategy and operating models, governance, and stewardship. He is currently the Chief of Research for Data and Analytics group.

Published Research:: Tool: How to Connect Data and Analytics to Business Value; Leverage Data and Analytics Efficiently to Improve Digital Business Outcomes
Blog:: https://blogs.gartner.com/andrew_white

Latest Research

IT Leaders

October 26, 2020

Survey Results: Business Case

To identify white space in offerings that might be of use for vendors, especially our GPT and GGM clients.

IT Leaders

October 21, 2020

Survey Results: Public Cloud Research Circle Poll

Gartner’s Public Cloud Poll was conducted online from 28th September to 08th October 2020 with 202 Gartner ITL Research Circle Members a Gartner managed panel.

IT Leaders

October 12, 2020

Survey Results: Analyst Relations

Understand where tech industry analysts bring value to the buying process.

IT Leaders

October 08, 2020

Survey Results: Role of D&A

To identify the greatest opportunity for growth of D&A in different organizational units - business, shared service and IT.

IT Leaders

September 25, 2020

Survey Results: ITAM's future in a digital world

To determine what importance IT leaders are placing on IT Asset Management (ITAM) as they undertake digital transformations and introduce a plethora of new asset classes to be managed.

Quickpoll

Does your organization support Employee Resource Groups?

Yes

No

Not sure

Research Circle

Analyst Spotlight

Andrew White

Andrew White Distinguished VP Analyst Gartner Research and Advisory

Andrew has a primary research focus on the chief data officer role, data and analytics platforms, strategy and operating models, governance, and stewardship. He is currently the Chief of Research for Data and Analytics group.

Published Research:: Tool: How to Connect Data and Analytics to Business Value; Leverage Data and Analytics Efficiently to Improve Digital Business Outcomes
Blog:: https://blogs.gartner.com/andrew_white

Latest Research

CIO

October 28, 2020

Survey Results: CIO Leadership Competencies

To identify the key leadership competencies in CIOs and how they develop these.

CIO

August 28, 2020

Survey Results: Women in Technology Leadership

Establish what skills are desirable/needed in an effective leader as well as what organizations are or should be doing to best advocate and support women in technology leadership positions.

CIO

August 17, 2020

Survey Results: Office Re-Opening Plans

To evaluate relevance of this years IT Symposium Keynote’s themes with respect to organizations current focus on office re-opening plans.

CIO

July 10, 2020

Survey Results: How Financial Services CIOs Are Reprioritizing Their 2020 Plans.

Understand how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing business and IT priorities of financial services CIOs and IT leaders as of April-June 2020.

CIO

June 26, 2020

CIO Response to COVID-19

Understand how the CIO role is being affected by COVID-19.

Quickpoll

Does your organization support Employee Resource Groups?

Yes

No

Not sure

Research Circle

Analyst Spotlight

Andrew White

Andrew White Distinguished VP Analyst Gartner Research and Advisory

Andrew has a primary research focus on the chief data officer role, data and analytics platforms, strategy and operating models, governance, and stewardship. He is currently the Chief of Research for Data and Analytics group.

Published Research:: Tool: How to Connect Data and Analytics to Business Value; Leverage Data and Analytics Efficiently to Improve Digital Business Outcomes
Blog:: https://blogs.gartner.com/andrew_white

Latest Research

Customer Service & Support

September 23, 2020

Poll Results: Priority Investments

Here are the results of our recent poll.

Customer Service & Support

September 08, 2020

Survey Results: Post-Transactional Surveys

Assess the current state of customer service post-transactional surveys; develop metrics for client benchmarking

Customer Service & Support

August 13, 2020

Survey Results: Cloud Data & Analytics

Understand how end-user organizations are practicing & planning their journey to perform cloud analytics

Customer Service & Support

August 07, 2020

Survey Results: Quality Assurance

Assess quality assurance (QA) programs and maturity.

Customer Service & Support

June 09, 2020

Survey Results: Modern Interactive Voice Response (IVR)

To understand and assess organizations’ interactive voice response (IVR) maturity.

Quickpoll

Does your organization support Employee Resource Groups?

Yes

No

Not sure

Research Circle

Analyst Spotlight

Andrew White

Andrew White Distinguished VP Analyst Gartner Research and Advisory

Andrew has a primary research focus on the chief data officer role, data and analytics platforms, strategy and operating models, governance, and stewardship. He is currently the Chief of Research for Data and Analytics group.

Published Research:: Tool: How to Connect Data and Analytics to Business Value; Leverage Data and Analytics Efficiently to Improve Digital Business Outcomes
Blog:: https://blogs.gartner.com/andrew_white

Latest Research

CFO & Finance Leaders

October 13, 2020

Survey Results: CFO Growth Investment Governance

Gartner’s CFO Growth Investment Governance study was conducted online from September 16th – September 20th with 42 Gartner CFO & Finance Leaders Research Circle Members – a Gartner-managed panel.

CFO & Finance Leaders

September 14, 2020

Results Summary: Corporate Real Estate Footprint

The first monthly poll focuses on how Finance leaders are making trade-offs related to their Corporate Real Estate planning during the COVID-19 recovery. Findings from this research will help you model out and plan for 2021.

CFO & Finance Leaders

July 31, 2020

COVID-19 Finance Quick Poll Results

Read Gartner's COVID-19 Finance quick poll benchmarking results.

CFO & Finance Leaders

July 30, 2020

Cost optimization returns far more than short-term savings

Gartner research shows that leading companies take a proactive and strategic approach to cost optimization.

CFO & Finance Leaders

May 29, 2020

Survey Results: IT Cost Management through COVID-19 Crisis

To understand the cost situation CIOs are facing in terms of COVID 19 and how they are reacting to the cost pressures.

Quickpoll

Does your organization support Employee Resource Groups?

Yes

No

Not sure

Research Circle

Analyst Spotlight

Mark Wesker
Senior Director, Analyst Tech CEO Research & Advisory

Mark Wesker is a senior director within Gartner's Technology and Service Provider organization. Mr. Wesker's Research and Advisory engagements serve company CEOs, and other members of the C-Suite, as well as product, marketing and sales executives.

published research: Tech CEOs: Private Equity Is Changing the Exit Landscape; Tech CEOs: Structure Product Organizations to Build Marketable Products; The Tech CEO Roadmap for Transitioning From Services to Products

Latest Research

Tech CEO

October 08, 2020

Survey Results: Ecosystems

Explore how Tech CEOs are participating in and gaining value out of ecosystems.

Tech CEO

June 30, 2020

Survey Results: Redirect to New Realities

Explore how Tech CEO’s are beginning to turn back to normal—and making both short and long-term

Tech CEO

April 23, 2020

Survey Results: Recession COVID-19

Explore how the spread of COVID-19 has changed Tech CEO’s posture toward economic downturn preparations and predictions for how their businesses will be affected.

Tech CEO

April 16, 2020

Survey Results: Data Products and Monetization

Understand the perceptions of data product monetization for CEOs leading small or medium technology and service provider businesses.

Tech CEO

March 18, 2020

COVID-19 – How Do You Navigate Through This Turn?

According to the 2nd Annual Tech CEO Survey, which concluded in early February 2020, less than half of tech CEOs claim to have started preparing for an economic downturn.

Quickpoll

What is your organization’s approach to trade shows and events for the remainder of 2020? Select all that apply.

Refraining from hosting and attending in-person events

Attending in-person events as necessary

Replacing all in-person events we host with virtual events

Hosting a combination of virtual and in-person events

None of the above

Not sure yet

Research Circle

Analyst Spotlight

Mark Wesker
Senior Director, Analyst Tech CEO Research & Advisory

Mark Wesker is a senior director within Gartner's Technology and Service Provider organization. Mr. Wesker's Research and Advisory engagements serve company CEOs, and other members of the C-Suite, as well as product, marketing and sales executives.

published research: Tech CEOs: Private Equity Is Changing the Exit Landscape; Tech CEOs: Structure Product Organizations to Build Marketable Products; The Tech CEO Roadmap for Transitioning From Services to Products

Latest Research

Tech CEO

October 27, 2020

Welcome to Gartner’s Research Circle for Product Managers and Product Marketers

A year ago, we at Gartner launched Research Circle specifically for Tech CEOs, to give leaders of

Tech CEO

October 27, 2020

4 Steps for Technology Marketers to Embrace Agile

Today’s dynamic marketing organization shoulders a broader, more complex set of performance expectations. Product marketers must build a diverse, adaptable range of team capabilities to meet expanding responsibilities and be responsive to keep their brands competitive amid rapid marketplace shifts.

Tech CEO

October 27, 2020

Developing Content That Drives Conversion Throughout the Buying Journey

A successful demand generation program requires robust content that aligns to buyer profiles and the entire buying journey. Product marketers must utilize the content types most likely to drive top-of-funnel conversion, while also improving conversion rates in the later stages of the buying cycle.

Quickpoll

What is your organization’s approach to trade shows and events for the remainder of 2020? Select all that apply.

Refraining from hosting and attending in-person events

Attending in-person events as necessary

Replacing all in-person events we host with virtual events

Hosting a combination of virtual and in-person events

None of the above

Not sure yet

Research Circle

Analyst Spotlight

Mark Wesker
Senior Director, Analyst Tech CEO Research & Advisory

Mark Wesker is a senior director within Gartner's Technology and Service Provider organization. Mr. Wesker's Research and Advisory engagements serve company CEOs, and other members of the C-Suite, as well as product, marketing and sales executives.

published research: Tech CEOs: Private Equity Is Changing the Exit Landscape; Tech CEOs: Structure Product Organizations to Build Marketable Products; The Tech CEO Roadmap for Transitioning From Services to Products

Latest Research

Tech CEO

October 27, 2020

Welcome to Gartner’s Research Circle for Product Managers and Product Marketers

A year ago, we at Gartner launched Research Circle specifically for Tech CEOs, to give leaders of

Tech CEO

October 27, 2020

3 Steps to Improve Your Product Management Team Maturity

Product management team maturity has long been guided by urgent needs presented by the surrounding business. To optimize the role of a team focused on customer needs and drive increased business value, product managers must increase their discipline in fulfilling strategic needs of the organization.

Tech CEO

October 27, 2020

Highlights from Gartner’s 2nd Annual Product Management Survey, 2020

This survey explored the needs, challenges and key initiatives of people in product management roles. It aimed at learning more about where product management tends to be placed in the organization, what core functions are most often part of product management’s remit, how product management leaders tend to distribute their time, and what product managers’ attitudes are toward risk and disruption. Product managers should leverage the results to better align themselves and their teams to industry best practices.

Quickpoll

What is your organization’s approach to trade shows and events for the remainder of 2020? Select all that apply.

Refraining from hosting and attending in-person events

Attending in-person events as necessary

Replacing all in-person events we host with virtual events

Hosting a combination of virtual and in-person events

None of the above

Not sure yet