Implementation Flashcards
Implementation Overview
Definition (Timmreck, 1997):
The process of turning plans, goals, and objectives into action using:
Administrative structures
Management activities
Policies, procedures, and regulations
Organizational actions
Implementation = Putting the plan into action
Smooth Transition Tips:
Thorough planning makes implementation smoother
Factors to Revisit Before Implementation:
Decision-making system
Management plan
Task identification & prioritization
Available resources
Timeline
Program Timelines
Definition:
A graphical representation of program tasks, dates, timing, and sequence
Program Timelines is important for:
Essential for:
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Monitoring program progress
Program timelines format:
Formats:
Can be presented in various formats
Creating a Program Timeline:
Steps to Consider:
Include all program components:
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Select the program launch date
Identify key dates for each program component, considering:
Topic
Audience
Program objectives
Timing of program components
External factors
Why key dates are needed:
Topic: Some topics are more relevant at certain times (e.g. mental health during exam season)
Audience: Pick dates when your target group is most available (e.g. not during holidays)
Objectives: To meet goals on time, you need deadlines for each step
Timing: Ensures each activity flows in the right order
External factors: Avoid conflicts (e.g. weather, other events) that could affect participation
Implementation Approaches:
Advantage vs Disadvantage
Advantages:
Involves more people
Evaluation more meaningful due to larger sample
Disadvantages:
Requires big commitment
No opportunity to test the program first
Types of implementation approaches:
- Phased-In Approach
Advantages:
Easier to manage workload
Allows for gradual investment
Disadvantages:
Involves fewer people initially
- Pilot Approach
Advantages:
Allows testing the program
Greater control over program delivery
Disadvantages:
Very few people involved
May not meet all needs
Hard to generalize results
Implementation Approaches
- Pilot Testing
Test with target audience
Purpose: Spot issues, improve quality, validate plan
Re-test if major changes made - Phasing-In
Small-scale rollout of revised program
Adjust:
Participant #
Characteristics
Activities
Location/platform
3.Total Implementation:
Full-scale program delivery
Program Sustainability
Key Qs: How long should a program run? End vs. sustain? Long-term resources?
Definition: Continued program delivery beyond financial support
Shediac-Rizkallah & Bone (1998):
Individual: Maintain health benefits post-funding
Organizational: Continue/adapt program within organization
Community: Build capacity to sustain via community efforts
Review Process:
Thematic analysis of literature
Barriers & facilitators grouped into 3 tiers
Tier 1: 8 key factors
Planning Tip:
Include sustainability early in the planning process
See diagrams
