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5 strategies and tactics for Dissemination

What is Dissemination strategy?

Team success often hinges on the ability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics. It's a bit like playing chess, except that you have more than 1 player on each side.

Finding the right Dissemination strategy can be daunting, especially when you're busy working on your day-to-day tasks. This is why we've curated a list of examples for your inspiration.

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Dissemination strategy examples

We've added many examples of Dissemination tactics, including a series of action items. We hope that this will make these examples as practical and useful as possible.

Strategies and tactics for elevating AJAE to Global Recognition

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Strengthen editorial quality and peer review rigor

    • Establish clear editorial guidelines and training for reviewers
    • Recruit diverse international editorial board members
    • Implement a double-blind review system
    • Introduce ethical safeguards and employ anti-plagiarism tools
    • Set up regular editorial board meetings to review guidelines
    • Create a mentorship program for new reviewers
    • Develop feedback mechanisms for reviewers
    • Organise webinars on peer review best practices
    • Evaluate the review process annually for improvements
    • Recognise outstanding reviewers publicly to encourage quality

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Secure accreditation and recognition

    • Align journal standards with Ethiopian Ministry of Education requirements
    • Submit applications for indexing in African Journals Online, DOAJ, and Scopus
    • Prepare and submit compliance reports for accreditation
    • Submit annual reports on journal metrics and developments
    • Engage with accrediting bodies for feedback and incorporate suggestions
    • Organise symposiums to showcase AJAE’s contributions
    • Introduce regular assessments to ensure standards are continuously met
    • Develop a timeline for achieving indexing goals
    • Collaborate with indexed journals for insights and strategies
    • Monitor global accreditation trends for strategic updates

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance visibility and global reach

    • Develop a professional online submission platform
    • Enhance digital presence through an updated journal website
    • Strengthen social media engagement strategies
    • Establish a programme to partner with international universities
    • Create informative digital content highlighting journal highlights
    • Implement SEO strategies for the journal’s online presence
    • Engage influencers in agriculture and environment to share content
    • Include AJAE in academic research-sharing networks
    • Attend international conferences to promote the journal
    • Track journal mentions and citations to assess visibility impact
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Strategies and tactics for facilitating local partnership networks

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Establish and map local actors

    • Conduct initial research to identify key local actors in employment, education, social protection, youth services, and local governance
    • Create a comprehensive database of identified actors with contact information and roles
    • Schedule meetings with identified actors to explain the concept of Local Partnership Networks (LPNs)
    • Map relationships and roles of each actor within the local context
    • Prepare a report summarising the findings from the mapping exercise
    • Identify potential champions among the actors to lead the establishment of LPNs
    • Facilitate initial meetings to connect local actors and discuss LPN objectives
    • Develop a charter or agreement outlining the structure and objectives of each LPN
    • Assign roles and responsibilities within the LPNs
    • Establish regular communication channels among the members of each LPN

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Conduct training needs assessment

    • Design and distribute a survey to institutions participating in the LPNs to determine training needs
    • Conduct focus group discussions with stakeholders to gather qualitative data on capacity gaps
    • Analyse survey and focus group data to identify the main areas where training is required
    • Create a needs assessment report highlighting key skills and capacity gaps
    • Share the assessment findings with LPN members to validate results
    • Collaborate with experts to prioritise training topics based on assessment results
    • Determine the preferred training formats and methodologies for participating institutions
    • Establish criteria for selecting participants for the training programme
    • Draft a preliminary list of topics and modules for the training programme
    • Plan a feedback session with LPN members to refine the training needs assessment

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Design and implement the training programme

    • Develop a curriculum for the training programme addressing identified capacity gaps
    • Create training materials and resources tailored to the specific needs of the institutions
    • Schedule the training sessions across the three pilot municipalities
    • Secure venues and necessary equipment for conducting the training sessions
    • Identify and hire qualified trainers or facilitators to deliver the training
    • Launch a communication campaign to inform about the training programme and encourage participation
    • Conduct training sessions and collect real-time feedback from participants
    • Provide follow-up support and troubleshooting for participants post-training
    • Facilitate sharing of best practices and experiences among participants through peer learning platforms
    • Gather overall feedback on training effectiveness and document outcomes for evaluation and future iterations
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Strategies and tactics for executing a Research Strategy for an NHS Hospital

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Define Research Priorities

    • Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to identify key research areas
    • Engage stakeholders, including clinicians and patients, for input on priority areas
    • Review existing research and literature to identify gaps in knowledge
    • Align research priorities with the hospital's strategic goals and objectives
    • Establish a research committee to oversee the prioritisation process
    • Develop criteria for evaluating and selecting research projects
    • Regularly review and update research priorities based on emerging needs
    • Communicate priorities to all hospital departments and staff
    • Seek collaboration opportunities with academic institutions for expertise alignment
    • Create an annual report summarising research priorities and progress

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Build Research Capacity

    • Secure funding sources for research initiatives within the hospital
    • Recruit skilled researchers and support staff to expand research teams
    • Provide training and development opportunities for staff in research methodologies
    • Create a dedicated research office to coordinate and support projects
    • Develop partnerships with universities and research institutions
    • Invest in necessary infrastructure, including technology and data systems
    • Foster a culture of research through hospital-wide communication and incentives
    • Create a mentorship programme to support early-career researchers
    • Encourage interdisciplinary collaborations among departments
    • Evaluate and update capacity-building efforts annually

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance Research Dissemination

    • Develop a plan for disseminating research findings to relevant stakeholders
    • Utilise hospital newsletters and websites to share research outcomes
    • Organise internal seminars and presentations to highlight ongoing research
    • Encourage staff to present findings at national and international conferences
    • Facilitate the publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals
    • Create partnerships with media outlets to report significant findings
    • Establish a repository for accessible research publications within the hospital
    • Solicit feedback from clinicians and patients to refine research communication
    • Conduct impact assessments to measure the effectiveness of dissemination efforts
    • Update dissemination strategies based on feedback and technological advancements
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Strategies and tactics for completing development and dissemination of the action plan

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Set clear deadlines for each element of the action plan

    • Define specific deadlines for documentation creation
    • Schedule regular check-ins to track progress towards each deadline
    • Assign clear responsibilities for different sections of the action plan
    • Develop an internal tracking system to ensure visibility of deadlines
    • Host a kick-off meeting to align the team on deadlines and expectations
    • Review progress against deadlines weekly with the team
    • Implement contingency plans for potential delays
    • Utilise project management software to monitor deadlines
    • Incorporate stakeholder feedback into the timeline planning
    • Adjust timelines as needed based on resource availability

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Engage with external partners and stakeholders

    • Identify key stakeholders and potential partners for the action plan
    • Initiate conversations and meetings to discuss potential collaboration
    • Develop a stakeholder engagement strategy
    • Gather inputs from stakeholders for the action plan
    • Align stakeholder expectations with the action plan goals
    • Negotiate terms and agreements with relevant partners
    • Secure formal agreements with partners and stakeholders
    • Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress
    • Incorporate stakeholder feedback and amendments
    • Conduct a final review of stakeholder commitments

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Produce and promote the video effectively

    • Draft a storyboard aligning with the action plan objectives
    • Identify and contract a videographer or production team
    • Schedule filming dates in line with action plan timelines
    • Ensure adherence to storyboard during filming
    • Edit video content to align with messaging objectives
    • Develop a promotional strategy targeting key audiences
    • Utilise social media channels for video release
    • Leverage partner networks for video dissemination
    • Organise a launch event or press release for the video
    • Measure the video’s reach and engagement post-release
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Strategies and tactics for developing strategy and planning for the Frontier Research Division in economic and finance

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Enhance research capabilities

    • Recruit top-tier researchers and economists in the field
    • Invest in advanced research tools and databases
    • Establish partnerships with leading academic institutions
    • Provide ongoing training and development for research staff
    • Create a collaborative research culture within the division
    • Implement regular research reviews and quality assessments
    • Expand the research into emerging economic and finance issues
    • Encourage publication of research in top journals
    • Develop mentorship programmes for junior researchers
    • Allocate dedicated funding for innovative research projects

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Improve dissemination of research findings

    • Develop a comprehensive research dissemination plan
    • Create a dedicated website and blog for the division
    • Host regular webinars and conferences to present findings
    • Collaborate with media outlets for greater visibility
    • Produce and distribute research summaries and reports
    • Engage with policymakers to translate research into practice
    • Utilise social media platforms for wider outreach
    • Develop partnerships with industry stakeholders
    • Create informative and visually engaging infographics
    • Track and measure the impact of dissemination efforts

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Foster collaboration and partnership

    • Identify and approach potential research partners
    • Establish joint research initiatives with partner organisations
    • Develop frameworks for collaborative research projects
    • Share resources and expertise with partner institutions
    • Set up regular meetings and workshops with partners
    • Participate in international research networks and consortia
    • Create bilateral exchange programmes for researchers
    • Leverage partner networks to access new funding opportunities
    • Promote joint publications with partner researchers
    • Measure and report the outcomes of collaborative efforts
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How to track your Dissemination strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Setting good strategies is only the first challenge. The hard part is to avoid distractions and make sure that you commit to the plan. A simple weekly ritual will greatly increase the chances of success.

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