At AGILE Research Ltd., our efforts are focused on making research training and resources exciting, delightful, understandable and accessible to a wide range of organisations and professionals from various sectors.
Compass Guide Research Training Resources
Created by Dr Sandra Mandic, PhD, PMP
Designed to help teams and individuals navigate the research process, successfully plan and manage their research projects and deliver high-quality research reports and presentations.
Currently include four Compass Guide books, customised training workshops and courses, and short research training videos.
Compass Guide Books
Four Compass Guide books provide comprehensive guidance for navigating the research process, planning and managing research projects and delivering high-quality reports and presentations.
Courses, Workshops and Seminars
We are offer live virtual research training seminars, workshops, multi-day courses and research consulting services in English and Spanish. Check out examples here.
AGILE Research YouTube Channel
Check out our FREE short research training videos based on the content covered in the Compass Guide Books. Links to videos are available on the Compass Guide Research Training web page.
Now available: Combo Package of Compass Guide books
(includes 1 copy of each of the four Compass Guide books)
Combo package of electronic (PDF) copies of Compass Guide books: 12-month subscription for viewing-only access
English version – for personal use only (NZD $194.99)
Combo package of paperback copies of Compass Guide books
English version (NZD $279.99 plus shipping cost)
Choose Your Compass Guide books
All Compass Guide books are available in English. Some books are available in Spanish too.
Compass Guide books are available in paperback and electronic (PDF) formats.
Note: Electronic (PDF) versions of Compass Guide books purchased by individuals are for personal use only. Refer to more details at the bottom of this page and read full Terms of Use.
Compass Guide for Beginners
English version – paperback: NZD $29.99 plus shipping cost
Subscription for an electronic (PDF) version in English (12-month viewing-only access; for personal use only): NZD $19.99
Spanish version – paperback / Versión en español – libro de tapa blanda: NZD $29.99 plus shipping cost / más gastos de envío
Subscription for an electronic (PDF) version in Spanish (12-month viewing-only access; for personal use only) / Suscripción para version electrónica (PDF) en español (acceso de 12 meses solo para visualización; sólo para uso personal): NZD $19.99
Compass Guide for Postgraduate Students (and Their Supervisors)
English version – paperback: NZD $99.99 plus shipping cost
Subscription for an electronic (PDF) version in English (12-month viewing-only access; for personal use only): NZD $69.99
Spanish version – paperback / Versión en español – libro de tapa blanda: NZD $99.99 plus shipping cost / más gastos de envío
Subscription for an electronic (PDF) version in Spanish (12-month viewing-only access; for personal use only) / Suscripción para version electrónica (PDF) en español (acceso de 12 meses solo para visualización; sólo para uso personal): NZD $69.99
Compass Guide: How to Plan Your Research Project
English version only
English version – paperback: NZD $59.99 plus shipping cost
Subscription for an electronic (PDF) version in English (12-month viewing-only access; for personal use only): NZD $44.99
Compass Guide for Research Project Management
English version only
English version – paperback: NZD $119.99 plus shipping cost
Subscription for an electronic (PDF) version in English (12-month viewing-only access; for personal use only): NZD $79.99
Note: PDF versions of Compass Guide books purchased by individuals are for personal use only. As of December 2024, digital versions of Compass Guide books are available only through subscription with a viewing-only access for 12 months..
Nota: Las versiones en PDF de los libros de Guía Compass adquiridos por particulares son solo para uso personal, llevan una marca de agua con el nombre del propietario y están protegidos con contraseña.
Contact us at agile.research.nz@gmail.com to find out more what we can do for you, your organisation, students and research team. We would be delighted to learn about your needs and preferences and work with you to help you unlock your research potential.