Knowledge Mobilization Toolkit

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Evidence gap maps (3ie)

Learn more about evidence gap maps and peruse examples from 3ie, an NGO promoting evidence-informed development policies and programs.

Evidence gap maps (UNICEF)

Learn more about evidence gap maps and peruse examples from UNICEF.

Evidence synthesis in the social sciences

Evidence synthesis for the social sciences? Learn about what evidence synthesis looks like in the social sciences in this informative guide.

Guide to Building and Navigating Partnerships

From start to finish — a comprehensive guide to forming, navigating, and maintaining partnerships.

Guide to conducting accessible meetings

Unsure how to conduct accessible meetings? Easily learn tips and tricks to make your next meeting accessible.

Guide to impact planning

This tool or that? Easily explore your options for measuring impact in this informative and user-friendly guide.

Guide to process mapping

Got a great idea but unsure where to begin? Learn about how process mapping can help you make decisions and plan projects.

Heuristics explained

Why do we take mental shortcuts? A quick and easy-to-understand explanation of how heuristics impact our judgment.

How do we know if research and KMb make a difference?

Is your research making a difference? Check out this in-depth discussion of how to ensure the success of your KMb practice.

How force field analysis enhances decision-making

Easily learn how to take stock and weigh the forces of your next big decision in this short and informative article.

How heuristics impact our judgment

Why do we take mental shortcuts? An informative video discussing how heuristics impact our judgment in an easy-to-follow way.

How mind-mapping can support community decision-making

Easily learn how mind mapping can support participatory decision-making in this short and informative article.

How should we summarize bodies of evidence?

Evidence vs. Knowledge. A brief discussion of how best to present evidence for impact.

How the priority matrix can help you focus on what matters most

This or that priority? A straightforward guide on using priority matrices to focus on what matters most.

How to create a decision tree

Quickly learn the fundamentals of how to create decision trees in this short and informative video.

How to make smart decisions more easily

Too many decisions on your plate? A quick introduction to the what and why of decision fatigue.

How to write an op-ed

All you need to know about writing an op-ed. An in-depth discussion of the op-ed writing process.

How to write plain-language summaries

Writing for diverse audiences — a straightforward guide to writing plain-language summaries of your research.

How visualizing social inequality can make it worse

Is your visualization reinforcing harmful stereotypes? An in-depth look at how data design can perpetuate inequalities.

Identifying and analyzing stakeholders and their interests

Lots of stakeholders to manage? Learn how to identify and analyze stakeholder interests to ensure the success of your project.