Knowledge exchange presentation, razia shariff

Knowledge Transformation in the Third Sector: plotting practical ways to have an impact International Conference on Innovations through Knowledge Transfer 7 th – 8 th December 2010, Coventry Razia Shariff Head, Knowledge Exchange Team THIRD SECTOR RESEARCH CENTRE, UK

OVERVIEW Third Sector Research Centre Knowledge Exchange Strategy Knowledge Exchange Impact Matrix Monitoring and Evaluating knowledge exchange TSRC Model implications Reflections

Third Sector Research Centre
Aim To make a difference in policy, practice & academia
Academic Knowledge developed
Practitioner Community able to access & use research knowledge to enhance their work
Economic and social impact of sector evidenced and strengthened
Policy, funding and decision making informed through an accessible evidence base

BACKGROUND
First national ESRC research centre on the Third Sector, co-funded by the Office of Civil Society
Dedicated Knowledge Exchange Team based in a national third sector organisation
Opportunity to offer a ‘step change’ in linear models of knowledge transfer to a more participatory and interactive model of engaging stakeholders in the research process
Structure of TSRC includes stakeholder engagement at the strategic and operational levels

OUR KE STRATEGY
To bridge gaps and build understanding between research, decision making, policy making and practice
To ensure that the experience and knowledge of policy and decision makers, practitioners and funders informs our research
To make knowledge available in meaningful and accessible ways so that it can be used by policy and decision makers, practitioners and funders
To ensure we reach those isolated from existing research knowledge flows

Advisory Board Reference Groups TSRC 1. Review of Literature 2. Identify Research Streams 3. Establish engagement mechanisms 4. Ensure ongoing participation 5. Knowledge exchange & feedback 6. Promote and publicise 7. Identify new areas of research Third Sector Stakeholders Decision makers and policy implementers Funders & Commissioners Non academic researchers Academic Researchers Practitioners Media and Publicists Local and national policy makers

TOOLS AND METHODS
Website and links to other websites
Publicity Materials and e-bulletin’s
Published materials
Building contacts and expanding reach
Media and press work
Events and workshops
Monitoring, evaluation and refine approach to ensure cover the diversity and depth of the sector

MATRIX ANALYSIS Lack of guidance available for planning and evaluating knowledge broker interventions Robeson et al (2008) Limited research knowledge on how knowledge exchange works in different contexts Ward 2009a & Jackson-Bowers 2006 Need to develop understanding on different knowledge exchange activities and their effectiveness Knowledge Exchange Impact Matrix plots and compares activities undertaken by KET to date

Meaningful knowledge exchange More stakeholders impacted Fewer stakeholders impacted Media advertising Stands at VCS Conferences Inserts/ publicity in delegate packs Website, discussion board, blogs, using social media Research presentations at events Sharing information on sector debates and reports News articles in specialist and general media Advisory Board and Reference Groups Co-hosting events based on research streams in partnership with partner organisations Articles in Academic Journals A B C D Dissemination of research knowledge Impact events on research papers Policy symposium with media, policy and practice Stands at meetings and seminars Facilitating workshops on research areas Capacity Building Clusters (CBC) Attending targeted events TV/Radio interview

MONITORING AND EVALUATING
Conceptual Framework
Inputs, process, outputs, reach, audience, initial outcomes, intermediate outcomes and intended long term outcomes (based on John Hopkins Bloomberg School, 2006)
Data Collection Methods
Routine recording of website use and downloads, user surveys, research use through content analysis
Other methods
As part of our performance management review we will undertake in-depth qualitative realistic evaluation (Pawson and Tilley 1997)
Holding impact events ( based on ODI, RAPID Model)

IMPLICATIONS OF USING THE MATRIX
Don’t equate high number of citations and media coverage as key indication of success
Don’t explore different stakeholders sector cultures and ways of working or existing understanding
Doesn’t consider actual impact of interactions after activity or additional exchange created by cascading research knowledge
Focus on the quality of the knowledge exchange activity and the meaningful interaction created to influence research policy and practice

REFLECTIONS
Knowledge Exchange should not be an add on or supplementary after research has been undertaken but integrated into the research process
Need to consider resource implications of ongoing interactions and implementing research findings
Need to establish building blocks by raising research profile and creating strong relationships
Cumulative effect of more intense meaningful intense knowledge exchange more likely to have a long term impact

Razia Shariff
Head
Knowledge Exchange Team
Third Sector Research Centre
[email_address]
Website: www.tsrc.ac.uk

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