Research

I believe in the power of research to make a positive difference to for purpose organisations, and the people and communities they serve.

For research to realise this potential, it must be both rigorous and pragmatic.

In for purpose organisations, where resources are stretched and funders increasingly want to know where their money is going, the knowledge that research generates must translate into action. I offer four research services based on this approach.

Contact me for more information on how research can help you.

evidence & policy review

Keep on top of best practice and policy

You work in an area where knowledge is always growing and policy is changing. You want to ensure your work aligns with best-practice and innovation, and is responsive to the policy framework.

I can do an exhaustive scan of the evidence, research and policy relevant to your work to ensure that it aligns with best practice and to identify innovations that can increase your impact.

contribute to the evidence base

share your insights and amplify your advocacy

Your organisation has amassed a wealth of practice wisdom and insights over the years and could make a valuable contribution to the evidence base.

I can identify and develop ways for your work to contribute to the evidence-base and inform policy. This can include conference papers and presentations, submissions to government enquiries and research/industry partnership with universities.

communicate complex research results

Get the most out of independent evaluations

You have invested in an independent evaluation and the results are in. Unfortunately the report is very long, it is difficult to read and it doesn’t seem to draw any strong conclusions.

I can help you effectively communicate the findings internally and externally to realise the full value of your investment. Driven by your stakeholder needs, I can create summary reports, presentations, staff briefings, website content, infographic and social media content.

KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION

use research to transform your organisation

Without a strategy guiding the research program and projects your organisation undertakes, research will never realise its potential.

I can develop a knowledge to action strategy, based on internationally established methods, that activates research in your organisation - ensuring it connects to, and influences, the work you do every day and your organisational strategy. This approach puts your staff and other stakeholders at the centre of the research process, from beginning to end, to ensure that research is relevant and useful to them.