Here are the strategies PRIMAL GLOW employs when we prepare for and conduct a Technology Consultation.
Technology Consultation Methodology
Begins with a conversation
We meet with key members to:
- identify proven strategies that engage your stakeholders
- explore alternative strategies
- examine potential challenges
- gather your team’s thoughts on approaches to collecting data (eg. privacy considerations, funder expectations)
Intentional and targeted engagement
We develop an outreach strategy that:
- engages your established networks
- identifies and engages community leaders who may be able to encourage participation by others
- attracts new communities
- recognizes the informal but important networks that exist
- utilizes various technology to connect
Gathering information strategically
We design and deploy effective surveys:
- that are available in formats that work for your team and communities
- offer confidentiality and accessibility to a large number of stakeholders
- include a range of question formats (multiple choice, short and long answer) which inspires engagement
Generating and sharing ideas
Our focused discussions:
- generate input
- encourage knowledge sharing
- stimulate innovative thinking
- explore action possibilities
- are inspired by the World Cafe style of information gathering
- can be in-person or conducted via a secure and confidential video conferencing tool
Discussions produce frank feedback
Our key informant interviews:
- offer more intimate and in-depth exchanges which enable responders to talk about sensitive topics
- may be conducted in person, by telephone or video conferencing