About 360D

What We Do

We noticed that many organizations collect data but struggle to turn it into useful insights. They want to do research but don't know where to start. Meanwhile, AI tools are revolutionizing research - from conducting comprehensive background research in hours instead of weeks, to analyzing complex datasets and generating insights that traditional methods take months to uncover. These tools can make research much easier and more powerful - if you know how to use them. That's where we come in.

What Does 360D Mean?

360D stands for "360 Degrees" - we look at research questions from all angles, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. We believe in simple, practical approaches that anyone can learn, not complicated academic theories.

How Research Learning Works

Here's a typical story: A manager contacts us saying they need to understand their customers better, or evaluate a program, or figure out what their community really needs. We have a meeting to chat about their research questions. Then we:

• Pick a real research question that your organization needs answered
• Find a small research team of curious staff members
• Design the research together - surveys, interviews, background research, or data analysis
• Learn research methods by doing - collect and analyze real data, conduct AI-powered background research
• Use AI tools throughout to make the process easier, faster, and more comprehensive
• Build research skills your team can use for future projects

Our Research Learning Approach

We believe research learning should be:

• Question-driven - Start with real questions your organization needs answered
• Hands-on - Learn by actually doing research, not just reading about it
• AI-assisted - Use AI assistants for background research, data analysis, and insight generation to make research faster and more comprehensive
• Mixed methods - Combine numbers and stories for better insights
• Accessible - No advanced degrees required, just curiosity and willingness to learn

Who We Work With

We work with businesses, nonprofits, and government departments. The common thread is organizations that have questions they need answered but don't have dedicated research staff or big budgets for consultants.

What Makes This Different

Most research training is either too academic (focused on theory) or too expensive (requires hiring consultants). We focus on practical research skills that regular staff can learn and use, with AI tools making the whole process more accessible and efficient.

Getting Started with Research

If you have questions you need answered or data you'd like to understand better, just get in touch. We'll have a conversation about your research needs and see if there's a project we could work on together. No complicated proposals or expensive commitments - just a chat about what you want to learn.