Research and evaluation
ChangeOptions works with organisations to collect data, assess outcomes, and explore choices through:
Organisational and sector audits
Identifying needs, assessing the impact of activities and consulting about future direction, underpin project design and planning. We use interviews, questionnaires, large group processes and focus groups to gather information that helps you understand your business and supports your plans for change.
Options appraisals
Examining the advantages, disadvantages and risks associated with possible courses of action ensure that you make informed choices. We support you to identify the options available to you and how these fit with your overall vision and purpose.
Public and third sector context
Understanding the external environment in which you are working helps you to remain ahead of the game. We keep up-to-date with national and regional trends and local priorities through conferences, networks and publications, to provide you with the bigger picture and well-informed advice and support.
Examples:
- Research to identify the learning and development needs amongst voluntary organisations in Bracknell Forest leading to a joint training strategy for the sector through the Lifelong Learning Partnership
- A stress audit for the UK base of a multi-national engineering company, identifying practices and processes that were putting the well-being of the workforce at risk
- Mapping of local provision of learning and training amongst voluntary and community groups against the Common Core of Skills and Knowledge for the Children's Workforce
- Examining the structures available for a group of voluntary organisations exploring options for collaboration
