Dissemination of Information and Evaluation of Strategy

EVALUATION AND DISSEMINATION

Evaluation and Dissemination

There are various approaches I could deploy in efforts to evaluate the success of my strategy following implementation. It would be prudent to note that as Rortveit, Hansen, Joa, Lode, and Severinsson (2020) point out, “the choice of evaluation method must be determined by its appropriateness for the purpose and intended use” (21). In the present scenario, I would seek to undertake an impact evaluation with an intention of gathering the relevant information about the ‘impact’ or observed changes that could be attributed to the strategy implemented. More specifically, I would be interested in the relevance, effectiveness as well as sustainability of the said strategy. When it comes to its effectiveness, there would be need to determine whether the objectives of the strategy were achieved. In as far as relevance is concerned, I would be seeking to establish the extent to which the strategy’s objectives align with the overall objectives and mission of the organization. Further, there would be need to also establish whether any benefits derived, i.e. in relation to reduced wait times in the Pediatric Emergency Department, are continual, i.e. after taking into consideration the available resources.

There are a number of approaches I could embrace in seeking to share my findings with other stakeholders, i.e. those in my faculty. The audience in this case happens to be an internal audience. Thus, I am of the opinion that conference presentations would be the best way to share successes and failures with this particular audience. I opted for this approach as it is more proactive than other dissemination methods such as the utilization of brochures or flyers. As Powell et al. (2019) observe, a proactive approach comes in handy in the promotion of stakeholder engagement.