Transforming Market Research: Key Takeaways from The Insights Revolution

The Consumer Insights Revolution by Phillips, Barry, Gans, and Schardt encourages a major shift in market research towards technology, speed, and AI. It promotes agile methods, shared data culture, and strategic insight roles for professionals. Illustrated with examples like PepsiCo’s AI system Ada, it emphasizes the need for human oversight in leveraging technology for growth.

Fall Reading of Stories from the Centre

Arundati Dandapani, Founder and CEO of Generation1.ca, received a grant from the National Public Readings Program to present her book in October 2025. Her project highlights the experiences of immigrants through compelling narratives and data, showcasing their challenges and resilience while shaping North American identity. This acknowledgment marks another milestone in global data leadership and storytelling.

From Gardens to Governance: Fuelling Immigrant Futures

The Burlington Botanical Gardens and Fuelling Immigrant Insights initiative emphasize nurturing growth in ecosystems and communities, promoting diversity, data insights, and democracy. Generation1.ca’s CEO clip invites members and communities to participate in this tenth anniversary showcase and knowledge exchange at a dynamic summit, celebrating these themes and fostering collaboration.

AI Skills Gap: Insights from Generation1.ca’s Global Skills Study

Generation1.ca’s Global Industry Skills Study examines the evolving landscape influenced by AI in various sectors. It highlights the growing demand for both technical skills and human insights, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and ethics. The study advocates for upskilling, especially among diverse professionals, to bridge the skills gap and enhance AI’s potential responsibly.

Transformative Data Innovation: A Guide for Insight Leaders Pursuing Excellence

This article discusses insights from diverse leaders and supporters of Generation1.ca, on creating “best-in-class” Insights and Analytics teams. Key themes include strategic thinking, continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and adapting to market dynamics. The leaders stress the importance of collaboration, effective communication, and measuring success against internal benchmarks rather than competition, fostering an evolving culture of excellence.