The Application of Business Analysis Principles to the Field of Knowledge Translation
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www.neurodevnet.ca
WORKING TOGETHER FOR HEALTHY BRAINS
Anneliese Poetz, PhD – Manager, KT Core NeuroDevNet
Way p o i n t R e s e a r c h I n s t i t u te – K T i n M e n t a l H e a l t h a n d A d d i c t i o n s C o n f e r e n c e We d n e s d ay M ay 1 8 , 2 0 1 6 – 3 : 0 0 p m – 4 : 3 0 p m ( I n n i s f i l Ro o m , H o l i d ay I n n ) B a r r i e , O n t a r i o
Outline
1) How does business analysis relate to KT? 2) Example of the application of BA concepts to KT work, in practice 3) Why is this important? 4) What’s next?
Business Analysis
Definition: Business Analysis is the practice of enabling change in an organizational context, by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
Business Analysis
Definition: Business Analysis is the practice of enabling change in an organizational context, by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
Principles of BA for KT • Identifying stakeholders (those directly/indirectly affected)
• Requirements gathering (needs)
• Incorporating requirements into design/improvement of processes/products – based on understanding of needs, and – feedback on solutions
Improving the Process for creating a KT Product
Problem/Challenge(s): • PIs dissatisfied with process – more work • Inability to get sign off on final copy
Improving the Process for creating a KT Product
Researchers/PIs
KT Core including writers
NeuroDevNet Headquarters
KT Steering Cmte
Improving the Process for creating a KT Product
Problem/Challenge(s): • PIs dissatisfied with process – more work • Inability to get sign off on final copy
Stakeholders: • NeuroDevNet HQ, PIs, student writers, KT staff,
KT Steering Committee
Improving the Process for creating a KT Product
Problem/Challenge(s): • PIs dissatisfied with process • Inability to get sign off on final copy
Stakeholders: • NeuroDevNet HQ, PIs, student writers, KT staff,
KT Steering Committee
Requirements: • The process must allow for the PI to review a
draft that only requires minor edits • The process must create maximum value for
the Network
Improving the Process for creating a KT Product
Method(s): • Root Cause Analysis
Stakeholders: • NeuroDevNet HQ, PIs, student writers, KT staff
Improving the Process for creating a KT Product
The root causes of the problem (the ResearchSnapshot processes) that prevented us from achieving our goal of providing excellent service included: 1) Researchers were expecting a draft that was close to final, that would require minimal editing. 2) Team of student writers trained in clear language writing, but lacked sufficient scientific background for adequate understanding of the material in the original scientific papers. 3) Previous process was new and developed without input from researchers/Principal Investigators (PIs)
Improving the Process for creating a KT Product
Root Cause Identified: • Lack of content knowledge by student
writers
Recommendation: • New process begins with PI choosing
paper, choose trainee writer (content expert)
• Provide CLW training to trainee writer Result: We were able to deliver value: “The research snapshot was a smooth process… with an efficient resident taking the lead on it and great support from NDN KT. ” NeuroDevNet Researcher
Business Analysis
Core Concepts: 1. Need = problem: PI dissatisfaction w process 2. Change = improved process 3. Stakeholder = helped inform the need/sol’n 4. Solution = 3 root causes addressed 5. Value = skill building, more efficient process 6. Context = NeuroDevNet NCE
BA mapped onto KT - For any (NDN) Research Project -
Stakeholder Engagement Defining Needs
Deliver Value Impact of Research
Enabling Change New or Improved Diagnostic, Intervention, Service
BA Concept Application to KT
Next steps • Currently revising Hybrid
KT Planning Tool according to requirements from pilot testing
• Conducted a Business
Solution Assessment for possibly creating a Hybrid KT Planning App
• Decision to revise .pdf
(most cost effective)
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WORKING TOGETHER FOR HEALTHY BRAINS
David Phipps, PhD, MBA Lead, Knowledge Translation Core
NeuroDevNet [email protected]
Anneliese Poetz, PhD Manager, Knowledge Translation Core
NeuroDevNet [email protected]
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