Innovation Insights: How does market research impact innovation?
July 15, 2024
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Innovation Insights is a monthly video series that features innovation leaders from across Stantec discussing various facets of the world of innovation and how they apply to the work Stantec completes for our clients.
In this episode, Stantec’s innovation leader for energy and resources, Kim Hubbert, talks about the benefits of market research when it comes to developing innovative products and services.
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