Knowledge Translation Curriculum

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Knowledge Translation Curriculum
Module 2 Situation Analysis
Lesson 1 - An Introduction to Deliberation
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Deliberation at the root of Situation Analyses
Deliberation
Political Context Analysis
Stakeholder Analysis
Situation Analysis
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Group Deliberative Processes
4. CG formally created
SAT votes on 10-15 CG members
5. CG determines its structure, function,
responsibilities
OR
Govt ministry selects 10-15 CG members
OR
6. CG commissions work (if required)
Long list of potential CG members votes on who
should participate
3. SAT creates long list of possible Core Group
(CG) members
7. CG convenes to brainstorm and deliberate.
Executes analyses
2. Creation of Senior Advisory Team (SAT)
8. CG reviews findings recommends, publishes
9. CG disbands
1. Champion
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Group Deliberative Processes
7. Reconvenes to discuss, synthesize findings
6. Executes SA tool/approach C
8. Agrees on findings and recommendations
5. Executes SA tool/approach B
9. If multiple analyses done (e.g. stakeholder,
political context), combines analyses
4. Executes SA tool/approach A
3. determines the types of SA tools/approaches
the CG itself will execute
10. CG writing group prepares publication of
findings
2. deliberates on pieces to commission
11. Evaluation of CG processes
1. CG convenes
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Facilitated Brainstorming

• to determine the purpose, plan, process for
  situation analysis work
• to produce raw data or information on
  stakeholders, dynamics, political context etc.
• to decide upon which tools will be used to add
  further value to that raw data
• to determine who will do what, when (including
  any commissioned work)

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Deliberative Techniques

• Virtual models. Emails of focus prompts Delphi
  technique to govern subsequent refining of input.
  Concept Mapping also useful.
• Expert Witness Panels. To involve people with
  very specific input/advice as part of
  deliberative process.
• Visualization in Participatory Planning. Uses
  cards, diagrams, photographs to amplify
  individual voice and arrive at consensus.
• Chatham House Rule. Deliberations off the record
  individuals speak without institutional
  affiliation.