The 4P Grounding Framework for Research Leads

It is often easy for a research lead to get pulled in multiple directions. The “urgency versus importance” framework is a good start to help prioritise the in-sight research projects, but it is still easy to lose sight of the big picture of the research function as a whole. Driving a research function or program needs a different approach than driving projects. I have come to realize that the 4P (product, people, process, practice) framework is an effective approach to drive a research function. It helps ensure that one doesn't over-index on any one aspect of the research function - after all the success of the research function hinges collectively on those 4 areas. Solving problems in all those areas results in a more holistic sustained impact. In this session, I will explore this approach and share introspective questions that could help one leverage this framework.