Services.
With expert knowledge and a collaborative approach, we will work closely with you to lead projects focused on strategy formulation and strategic planning, program/service design, performance measurement, and evaluation and research. We will provide guidance and design tailored approaches to help you build a solid strategy to achieve your desired outcomes.
Consulting.
We offer coaching and workshops to individuals and groups of all sizes. With our expertise, we develop your organization's internal capacity in strategy/design, performance measurement, and evaluation, empowering your team members with the knowledge and tools needed for designing and delivering on organizational performance efforts.
Skill Building.
Project and Portfolio Coordination.
We will oversee the entire lifecycle of your research and evaluation projects, ensuring effective planning, execution, and reporting. Our diligent management and strong people skills ensure that your research endeavours are strategically planned and conducted seamlessly to deliver valuable insights for informed decision-making. We can manage projects, parts of projects, or entire portfolios.
Core Competencies.
Strategy
Whether you're starting a new initiative, seeking to be more strategic in your ventures, or looking to enhance an existing program, Strategic Measures will work closely with you to create tailored solutions for your business, service, program, policy, or system. We employ a collaborative approach, engaging your stakeholders to ensure that the design reflects their needs and maximizes the potential for success.
Tasks may include:
Conducting environmental assessments and SWOT analyses
Formulating vision, mission, and values statements
Setting goals and objectives
Creating a strategic plan
Developing theory of change and logic models (aligning activities with goals)
Using research evidence and principles of human-centred design to inform strategy and design
Providing guidance for strategy execution
Performance Measurement
Measuring the effectiveness of your programs and services is vital for making informed decisions and driving continuous improvement. Strategic Measures offers a range of performance measurement services to help you monitor and evaluate your organization's progress. We will develop customized metrics and design data collection methods to ensure you receive valuable insights. With our expertise, you can enhance your organization's performance and demonstrate the impact of your work to stakeholders.
Tasks may include:
Designing performance measurement frameworks
Developing performance measures and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Developing data dictionaries, data collection systems, data analysis and reporting plans
Setting targets
Evaluation and Research
Research and evaluation play a crucial role in understanding the processes, outcomes, and impacts of programs, policies, and other interventions. Strategic Measures plans and executes studies using rigorous methods to gather evidence and generate actionable insights. Whether you need formative or summative evaluations, process or outcome evaluations, we have the expertise to design comprehensive projects that comply with research ethics and privacy requirements.
Tasks may include:
Designing evaluation frameworks
Generating research evidence by conducting literature reviews, needs assessments, and document reviews
Designing qualitative and quantitative study designs and data collection tools and protocols
Data management and analyses
Knowledge mobilization
Creating strategic evaluation or research agendas
Conducting assessments using quality frameworks (for certification, recognition, or compliance)
When we can help.
Establishing new programs or services
Understanding the impact of current activities
Applying for research grants or program funding
Reporting to funders, boards, or other bodies
Applying for a certification, recognition, or credential
Creating a strategic plan and cascading operational plan
Customized Approach.
We recognize that every organization is unique, and we tailor my services to fit your specific needs. We take the time to understand your goals, challenges, and constraints, allowing us to develop customized solutions that drive results.
