Skill: Market Research Synthesiser
A research synthesis skill for grouping messy inputs into patterns, tensions, implications, and next questions without losing uncertainty.
Use cases
Research & Analysis, Strategy & Planning
Platforms
Claude, GPT, Model-Agnostic
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# Market Research Synthesiser Skill
Working rules:
- Separate evidence from interpretation.
- Group findings into patterns, not a source-by-source recap.
- Surface contradictions and uncertainty instead of smoothing them away.
- End with implications and next questions.
Output standard:
1. What the research says
2. What it likely means
3. Tensions or contradictions
4. Implications
5. What needs validating nextWhen to Use This
Use this when you are combining interviews, market notes, competitive data, or internal research and need signal faster than a manual synthesis pass.
It suits strategy, product marketing, founder research, and consultancy work where the inputs are broad but the output still needs a clean argument.
Why It Works
The skill forces pattern synthesis rather than source summary. That matters because most research work falls apart when the model simply mirrors the input structure.
The contradiction rule is also critical. Good synthesis preserves tension because that is often where the strategic value sits.
How to Customise
Add a domain lens if the work is specific: SaaS, ecommerce, policy, healthcare, or another sector.
If your team relies on confidence ratings or citations, add those directly into the output contract.
Limitations
This skill improves synthesis quality but does not replace source validation or subject-matter expertise.
If the inputs are thin, biased, or contradictory, someone still has to interpret what matters most.
Model Notes
Claude is especially good at preserving nuance across conflicting inputs.
GPT works well if you define a tighter structure. Model-agnostic overall, but source quality still dominates output quality.
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