Engaging Surveys: Participate in meaningful surveys and polls designed to provide valuable insights.
Exclusive Insights: Access trends and data that inform strategic decisions.
Influence Outcomes: Your feedback shapes product development and service improvements.
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Gartner Research Circle
Research Circle is an online community where IT and business leaders opt in to share valuable insight in short surveys and polls on global issues and critical priorities to help shape the future of their industry.
What can you expect?
Privacy Assurance: Enjoy a secure environment with full confidentiality of your responses.
Stay Updated: Receive regular reports and updates on survey findings and community activities.
Join Research Circle
Research Circle is ideal for companies with 100+ employees or over $250 million in revenue. We’d love to have you if you are:
A CIO or at a manager-level or above in IT
Manager-level or above in HR or Finance
Technology and service providers in the following roles: Tech CEO, Analyst Relations, Product Marketing or Product Management
As a thank you for your time and participation, we will send you a complimentary summary of the results for each survey or poll. Occasionally, we’ll invite members to participate in personal phone interviews with Gartner researchers.
Also, when you apply to join, you'll be asked a few questions about your role and your organization to ensure we invite you to topics that truly are the most relevant to you. Finally, to complete the joining process, make sure to verify your email address when prompted. After you have confirmed your email address, you will receive a short Welcome Survey.
Why join?
Access: You get a first look at results of the surveys and polls you participate in and learn how others in your role are approaching the same pressing topics.
Insight: Gain deeper perspectives to inform your organization’s decisions and strategies via quick-turn research findings.
Influence: Be part of the Gartner “Think Tank.” Make an impact as a thought leader on research topics that are most relevant for you.
What’s in it for me?
Participating in Research Circle surveys and polls is a unique opportunity to play an active role in shaping influential thought leadership for your role and industry.
As a Gartner Research Circle member, you’ll have exclusive access to the results synopsis and key findings on research you take part in. These summaries will be available to members to view or download on the Research Circle member hub.
*Note that the timeline for receiving research summaries can vary depending on the scope of the research and can take anywhere from two weeks to a couple of months to become available.
How does it work?
You can expect to receive invitations to participate in a survey or poll about once a month. We reference the information you provided on your role, organization and areas of interest to identify topics we think will be relevant to you.
You can also log into our members-only hub whenever you want to see what’s new. You can browse all the content or search keywords to find results on a specific topic.
Rest assured that the information you provide will only be used in aggregate. Your name and company will never be associated with feedback or information you provide. Confidentiality is of utmost importance to us.
You do not need to be a Gartner client to participate in Research Circle surveys and polls.
Meet the Research Circle team
Dina
Senior Manager, Gartner
Dina oversees the entire Research Circle Program. She is responsible for all aspects of the program including strategy, operations and member relations.
Sonya
Senior Program Manager, Gartner
Sonya looks after all Research Circle members. She focuses on building, engaging and managing the entire community. She will be happy to help if you have any questions or comments about Research Circle.
ResearchCircle@gartner.com.
Shreya
Senior Project Manager, Gartner
Shreya oversees the planning, execution and completion of research projects, ensuring alignment with our members’ roles. She coordinates with team members, manages resources and communicates findings to stakeholders.
