More Than Just a Needs Assessment Analysis Putting
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More Than Just a Needs Assessment: Analysis Putting the Back in SWOT Analysis Bethany Laursen Evaluation & Design, LLC Evaluation 2015 Session #1960 Thursday, November 14, 8: 00 am http: //bethanylaursen. com This slidedeck is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share. Alike 4. 0 International License.
Joe Van Rossum Director and Recycling Specialist Jonathan Rivin Waste Management Specialist David Liebl Waste Reduction & Management Specialist Sherrie Gruder Sustainable Design Specialist Laurie Case Waste Reduction & Management Specialist Bethany Laursen Evaluation Outreach Specialist What are the best program opportunities for SHWEC in the next 5 years?
Whereas a traditional needs assessment: Defines needs as one-dimensional gaps to be filled SHWEC decided to: Examines context only after needs are defined Examine context in order to define needs To let stakeholders define needs and to respect complexity Limit only to conscious needs To let stakeholders define needs and indicate areas more likely to be received Attempts to identify both conscious and unconscious needs Does not collect data on organizational strengths and weaknesses Prioritizes needs based on size of gap, and perhaps other criteria Define needs as multi-dimensional opportunities to be engaged Because ideal states were impossible and unethical to define Collect data on organizational strengths and weaknesses To ground our views in reality and in stakeholder values Prioritize needs based on the fit between organization and opportunity As indicated by Feasibility, Center Coherence, Likely Impact, and Staff Interest
The Opportunity Assessment Idea
The Operationalization
The Diagrams
Data Collection Methods
Data Analysis Methods
The Diagrams
1. Cluster Analysis (Breadth)
Cluster Analysis (Breadth)
2. Thematic Analysis (Depth)
Thematic Analysis (Depth)
3. Social Network Analysis (Extent)
Social Network Analysis (Extent)
Weaknesses Strengths
T T Threats T T
Final Conceptual Model
Program Opportunity Summary Chart
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Data Validation Summary Chart