If emotional intelligence is the heart of great consulting, agility is its rhythm. It shapes how research consultants think, plan, and adapt in real time. In research consultancy, no two days look the same. A morning might begin with a client call to refine project priorities, followed by quick data analysis to test a hypothesis, and an afternoon spent updating a brief based on new insights. This pace demands not only efficiency but also strategic responsiveness: knowing when

When we think about what makes a great research consultant, we often focus on the technical: the ability to design a strong methodology, synthesise evidence quickly, or analyse data with precision. But what separates a good consultant from a trusted one is not just technical skill. It is emotional intelligence . In research consulting, projects are rarely neat or predictable. They are more like poker than chess: there is uncertainty, multiple players, and plenty that is outsi

In September 2024, Kohlrabi took a bold step by applying for an evaluation contract that required the use of realist evaluation...