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Linking Research to Practice
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The volume of research greatly exceeds its application
in practice. Researchers must pay greater attention
to the production of their research findings in a flexible range of formats in recognition of the varied needs
of consumers. (No. 7 | October 2008)
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Output Accomplishment and the Design and Monitoring Framework
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The design and monitoring framework is a logic model
for objectives oriented planning that structures the main elements in a project, highlighting linkages between
intended inputs, planned activities, and expected results.(No. 6 | October 2008)
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Using Plain English
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Many people write too much, bureaucratically, and
obscurely. Using plain English will save time in writing,
make writing far easier, and improve understanding. (No. 5 | October 2008)
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Building Communities of Practice
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Communities of practice are groups of like-minded,
interacting people who filter, analyze, invest and provide, convene, build, and
learn and facilitate to ensure more effective creation and sharing of knowledge in their domain. (No. 4 | October 2008)
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Conducting After-Action Reviews and Retrospects
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Organizational learning calls for nonstop assessment
of performance—its successes and failures. This makes
sure that learning takes place and supports continuous
improvement. After action reviews and retrospects are a
tool that facilitates assessments; they enable this by
bringing together a team to discuss an activity or project
openly and honestly. (No. 3 | October 2008)
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