Moving Research Ops Forward: A Planning Guide for 2026
This guide helps Research Ops leaders step back, assess the foundations beneath their plans, and plan for 2026 with clearer systems, stronger visibility, and better enablement.
Research Operations planning should feel energized, not constrained.
Too often, it's shaped by friction, blind spots, and systems that were never meant to scale, quietly defining what teams believe is possible before plans are finalized.
This eBook helps Research Ops leaders step back from day-to-day fire drills and focus on the foundations that make plans executable as demand increases.
Inside, you'll learn:
- The operational constraints that limit planning before priorities are set
- Why visibility into research activity and participants is more critical than ever
- How infrastructure decisions compound over time, for better or worse
- Where early alignment can unlock momentum across the year
