Define The Question
Clarify the decision context, what is known and what remains unresolved.
How We Work
A Structured Approach To Actionable Intelligence.
Research starts with the decision. The work then moves through KIQ definition, source selection, primary research, triangulation and synthesis.
From questions
to clarity.
to clarity.
The Grapon Research Flow
The Intelligence Cycle
From a clear question to a confident decision.
Each stage builds on the work before it. The cycle keeps the research focused on the decision, tests the evidence behind each finding and translates the result into practical next steps.
One connected processDefine → Discover → Analyse → Advise → Enable
DefineRefine the decision,
KIQs and scope
KIQs and scope
DiscoverGenerate targeted,
high-quality insight
high-quality insight
AnalyseSynthesise and assess
implications
implications
AdviseDeliver clear, actionable
recommendations
recommendations
EnableSupport decisions
and next steps
and next steps
01DefineDecision context
→
02FrameKIQs and hypotheses
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03DesignSources and methods
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04EngageExpert perspectives
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05TestTriangulate evidence
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06SynthesiseFindings and meaning
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07DeliverDecision-ready output
Develop KIQs
Translate the decision into focused intelligence questions.
Research Design
Set source mix, interview targets and validation approach.
Expert Interviews
Engage relevant experts, KOLs, HCPs, payers and industry participants.
Triangulate & Analyse
Test primary perspectives against secondary evidence.
Synthesise Insights
Separate evidence from interpretation and clarify implications.
Deliver Actionable Output
Provide decision-ready intelligence tailored to the audience and question.
What The Output Can Include
KIQ Framework
Structured research questions tied directly to the decision being supported.
Expert Interview Output
Source quotes, interpretation and source-level evidence mapped to the KIQs.
Executive Synthesis
Key findings, implications, evidence gaps and areas requiring continued monitoring.
Competitive Landscape
Development, regulatory, clinical and commercial milestones across relevant competitors.
Research Quality And Governance
A clear line from source evidence to the final conclusion.
Every assignment is designed to make the reasoning behind an insight visible. The process keeps source perspective, corroborating evidence and Grapon interpretation distinct.
Source relevance
Source profiles are matched to the question, with role, market and area of expertise considered during research design.
KIQ traceability
Research findings are organised against the agreed KIQs so the output stays focused on the original decision.
Evidence triangulation
Primary perspectives are compared with available secondary evidence and other source inputs. Divergent views are retained where they matter.
Practical synthesis
Outputs distinguish what is known, what is inferred and what may need further monitoring or validation.
Working Model
One clearly defined workstream, with regular alignment.
At kickoff, Grapon aligns with the client team on the decision context, KIQs, priority markets, source profile, timing and output format. Progress is reviewed against the agreed research plan, with emerging findings surfaced when they have a material bearing on the question.
The final readout is structured for its intended audience, whether that is an intelligence team requiring source-level detail or a leadership audience looking for the implications and decision points.
Start With The Question.
We can build the intelligence approach around it.