What can organizations use to identify or verify truly objective and measurable success?
What can organizations use to identify or verify truly objective and measurable success?
What can organizations use to identify or verify truly objective and measurable success?
During a change initiative, what can organizations use to identify or verify truly objective and measurable success? What does your organization utilize to measure its level of success?
Erica Richmond
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Nov 24, 2021, 8:39 AM
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Topic 7 Summary
Hello Class,
Although this past week of class seems as if it just flew right by, it was an excellent week of learning! As we discussed and evaluated, creating short term wins during times of change produces several beneficial outcomes. Equally as important, identifying meaningful measures of success can also influence the success of a change initiative. I think that the ultimate key here is to begin with the end in mind and have progress checks along the way!
Well, you have almost made it to the finish line as we are now in the final week of class. Push hard this week and finish strong!
Dr. E
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Denisha Harris
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Nov 24, 2021, 9:38 PM
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Thank You Dr. E!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Erica Richmond
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Nov 23, 2021, 7:56 PM
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Qualitative vs. Quantitative Goals
Hello Class,
Thank you for your thoughtful responses to this DQ! In my experience, when identifying success measures, most companies tend to prioritize quantitative measures over qualitative measures. During times of change, in addition to achieving quantitative goals, it is extremely critical to ensure that people are on-board and completely bought in to the change initiative which lends to success measures which are more qualitative in nature. Class, what are your thoughts on each of these methodologies and how would you ensure that both qualitative and quantitative measurements are considered?
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Martin Giuffre
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Nov 23, 2021, 10:25 PM
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Dr. E
In the context of my organization, the use of both quantitative and qualitative measures is required. Qualitative measurements are based on observable futures, which cannot be determined with numeric measurements; they are categorized into identifiable terms (Keathley, 2021). Quantitative measurement is descriptive by nature and is represented by a numeric value (Keathley, 2021). For example, quantitative measures would reflect the financial status, increase or decrease in giving, and donations, the fluctuance in the number of the attendance, the retention of stakeholders, and overall statistics, which would present an accurate condition of the organization Keathley, 2021). Qualitative measures would allow the organization to understand better the stakeholder’s acceptance of the changing process, participation, feedback, and understanding of how the process affects the organization (Renata, n.d). Observation, interviews, polls are methods that would allow organizations to collect data that would be analyzed to draw conclusions (Renata, n.d).
References:
Keathley, C. (2021). Qualitative and Quantitative Measurements. Study. https://study.com/learn/lesson/the-difference-between-qualitative-quantitative-measurement.html
Renata, R. (n.d). What are Qualitative Measurements? The Classroom. https://www.theclassroom.com/advantages-disadvantages-crosssectional-studies-8758457.html
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Barbara Bloch
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Nov 24, 2021, 9:57 AM
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In healthcare, the point of all research is to apply the findings to improve clinical practice outcomes (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2019). One of the most important questions to keep in mind during appraisal is asking what the research means for clinical practice. Levels of evidence or a hierarchy of evidence provide guidance, and which hierarchy or level is appropriate depends on the type of clinical questions asked.
Quantitative ranks at the highest level of confidence for intervention questions, compared to designs that give lower confidence levels (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2019). The higher a rank in the hierarchy, the more confidence clinicians can have that the intervention will produce the same outcomes in similar patients for whom they care. Interpretation of results must include factors of validity and reliability. Possible sources of bias must also get examined.
Qualitative evidence is narrative, reflective, or anecdotal information, thus answering questions about human experiences (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2019). Qualitative evidence may not be as familiar to clinicians as quantitative evidence. Answering qualitative questions provides clinicians with the why, whereas quantitative evidence tends to provide the how-to practice. Qualitative appraising helps clinicians understand the experiences and values of patients. It is imperative to combine quantitative evidence with patient preferences and clinical expertise, using both methodologies to improve clinical practice outcomes.
