Dr. Deena M. Hamza (dh9@ualberta.ca, 780-492-1779) from the University of Alberta has requested that the CES distribute the following information on a voluntary survey. This posting does not constitute endorsement by the CES since we have no additional information on this project beyond what the researcher indicated below.
Title: The longevity of innovations: a multidisciplinary tool to evaluate the ecology of change.
What We Need: The purpose of this project is to validate the content of a novel interdisciplinary evaluation framework. Findings will be used for quality improvement purposes.
Who: We are looking for individuals who have experience with evaluation. This may include researchers or evaluators who are assessing a program/innovation, individuals involved in the implementation of a program/innovation being evaluated, individuals supporting on-the-ground activities related to evaluation of innovations/programs. This is an interdisciplinary study which means that participants can be from any field or sector (health, business, engineering, education, environment, agriculture, law, equity, etc.).
Your Role: Your role in this project is to draw on your experiences in evaluation to see if the content of a conceptual evaluation framework, the "Eco-Normalization Framework", aligns, or not, in the voluntary completion of a 20-minute survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GJBFFJ6. Previous experience with the "Eco-Normalization Framework" is not required. All of your responses will be collected anonymously. There is no obligation to participate in this study. You can withdraw from this study at any time; however, once the survey has been submitted it cannot be withdrawn since responses are stored anonymously and cannot be traced for deletion.
Brief Background: We are developing a framework built on the core principle that understanding innovation effects requires examining the broader environment within which the change takes place. In biology, the term ecology refers to the relations between organisms and the environment. We believe that the phrase ecology of change provides a useful lens through which to view the broad changes associated with innovation. Three components must be considered: a) the innovation itself, b) existing organizational systems, and c) the people doing the work. Our ecology of change framework will explore their interaction. A Research Ethics Board at the University of Alberta (Study # Pro00121193) has reviewed and approved this study.
Interested to Participate? Follow this link to review the study information and implied consent statement, and to continue to the study survey. Questions? Contact Dr. Deena M. Hamza at dh9@ualberta.ca 780-492-1779