Knowledge Mobilization Toolkit

Quick and comprehensive introduction to knowledge mobilization that will help you develop a knowledge mobilization strategy.

Allison Van introduces key ideas covered in this toolkit and emphasizes the importance of understanding how the brain works for improving research impact.

It’s not always clear why it’s important to extend the impact of our research. This video introduces 5 key reasons why we should communicate research beyond academia.

A complete noob or seasoned pro? Easily navigate through key components of knowledge mobilization and collect tools and tips as you go in this step-by-step module.

Got a good grasp of why knowledge mobilization is? Easily navigate through the steps of developing a knowledge mobilization strategy in this short, but comprehensive guide.

A step-by-step template to help you develop and implement your knowledge mobilization strategy.

What is your knowledge mobilization goal? Short template for developing SMART goals for your knowledge mobilization strategy.

Not sure how to communicate your research to the public? Short introduction to the building blocks of a communications plan in an accessible video format.

Ready to design your communication plan? In-depth discussion of how to develop a communications plan with lots of examples.

Which tool to use? Brief guide introducing different types of knowledge mobilization tools and tips to using them.

Is my message effective? An introduction to the role of mental models and trust in the uptake of research communication

How can your research help with today’s problems? A collaborative workshop recording that offers a deep dive into how to effectively communicate your research beyond academia.

What about tenure and grants? An insightful discussion among senior academics of how to navigate promotion and grant writing while pursuing KMb activities.

Need help connecting with stakeholders? Easily explore the basics in this informative rundown of stakeholder engagement.

Looking to explore your options? Seamlessly navigate through guide options in this master list of resources.

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

What’s in a partnership? Learn about what makes for successful academic-community partnerships in this informative video.

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

This or that? Easy-to-follow introduction to the decision-making process.

Learn how we make decisions in this straightforward introduction to System 1 and System 2 thinking. 

Quickly learn how to avoid decision-making mistakes in this informative video on System 1 and System 2 thinking

How to Pareto – a quick and comprehensive breakdown of how to engage in Pareto analysis to choose the best course of action.

What’s the 80/20 rule? Learn how to prioritize tasks and make better decisions in this easy-to-follow article.

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

Scared of change? Learn to use PEST analysis to understand the causes and potential effects of unexpected changes to your organization or project.

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

An easy-to-follow guide on using scenario planning to navigate uncertainty in your organization or project.

What’s in your control and what’s not? Learn about how to use scenario planning to navigate uncertain times for your project.

Lots of tasks on your plate? Prioritize your tasks in this fillable Eisenhower matrix template.

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

Lots of factors to consider in making your decision? Learn about how to use decision-trees to determine potential choices and outcomes of your decisions.

What the heck is SWOT? Learn how to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to help make decisions.

Easily learn how to take stock and weigh the forces of your next big decision in this in-depth video.

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

Mitigating for risk? A how-to-guide to risk management.

Risky business. Learn about common risks to your project and how to avoid them in this straightforward guide.

Quickly learn how to use affinity diagramming to explore complex issues in this short and easy-to-follow video.

Lots of information but not sure how to organize it? Use affinity diagramming to help identify common themes and process complex issues.

Stuck on problem in your research team or organization? Learn how to reframe and explore solutions in this informative guide.

Easily learn how a role-playing model can support participatory decision-making in this short and engaging video.

Easily learn how a role-playing model can support participatory decision-making in this short and informative article.

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

Need to investigate the causes of an adverse event or near-miss? Learn about root cause analysis in this easy-to-follow guide.

Unsure of how to make the right decision for your project? Easily explore these tools to help you make the right decision.

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

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

How to measure impact? A quick and easy-to-follow overview of why impact measurement is challenging for the arts and humanities.

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

Which colors are best? Easily consider your options for choosing the right colour palette for readers who are colorblind.

Is your dataviz accessible? Easily determine whether your dataviz is accessible with this informative guide.

Diversity and data? A more in-depth look at the importance of using a diverse and inclusive lens when creating data visualizations.

Diversity and data? An easy-to-understand introduction to the importance of making our data visualizations with inclusivity and equity in mind.

Unsure of the right chart for your data? Easily navigate your options based on function with this chart selection tool.

Is your data visualization effective? Upload your visual and see where you can make improvements.

Unsure of which tool to use? Easily navigate your options for charting, coding, mapping, collecting, and colouring data.

Better graphs... in excel? A fun and informative discussion of how to create stunning visualizations without expensive software.

Unsure of which tools to use? An in-depth and informative explainer on how to use free data visual tools to make stellar visualizations.

Design and data visualization? A deep dive into design principles for data visualization.

Design and data visualization? A deep dive into design principles for data visualization.

Need even more help writing your policy brief? Look no further than this comprehensive guide.

All you need to know about policy briefs in this comprehensive and eye-catching guide.

What’s in a policy brief? A short and informative introduction to writing policy briefs.

New to the policy landscape? A brief and informative introduction to writing for policy audiences.

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

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

Learn more about evidence gap maps and peruse examples from Campbell Collaboration, an influential social science research network.

What the heck is an EGM? A brief and informative introduction to evidence gap maps and their use in the policy landscape.

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

Is an evidence synthesis right for you? Easily explore your options for compiling evidence for decision-makers in this informative guide.

Looking to improve your evidence-informed decision making skills? An online platform offering 12 learning modules to build your skills.

What’s evidence-informed decision making? A self-paced module that teaches you about each stage of the process in an interactive and informative way.

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

Need to know barriers to research communication. An informative discussion of the larger systemic forces we face in communicating our research to policymakers.

New to the policy landscape? A brief and informative introduction to communicating research in the policy landscape.

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

Planning an event? Learn all you need to know about making your next event accessible and inclusive.

Why use infographics? Learn about the benefits of infographics and how to design them in this in-depth guide.

Why infographics? A short and informative guide to using infographics as a knowledge mobilization strategy.

What video editing software should you use? Easily navigate your options in this list of 15 top software programs.

Video editing 101. Learn tips and tricks to making the editing process a breeze. Full title: Total beginner’s guide to video editing

New to video-making? Learn some practical tips for making compelling video in an inviting format.

So, you’ve decided to make an academic podcast? Easily navigate the process in this informative guide.

Podcast interviewing – a deep dive into getting a good podcast interview.

What is academic podcasting? Learn about the basics in this short and informative guide.

Redefining scholarly output one podcast at a time – an introduction to the potential of academic podcasting.

Need to build a website, but unsure where to start? Tips and tricks to creating a stunning and informative website.

Need to build a website, but unsure where to start? Learn about the dos and don’ts in this informative video.

Is that data viz social media approved? Improve the success of your dataviz on social media from this short and informative article.

How to tweet your research – a deep dive into tweeting and networking on Twitter.

Strategy, strategy, strategy. An in-depth discussion of developing and assessing your social media strategy.

Tips and tricks – a guide to using Twitter and Facebook for knowledge mobilization

Social media as a research communication tool? Learn how to use social media to expand the impact of your research.

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

What’s an op-ed? A quick and comprehensive rundown of how to write an op-ed.

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

Looking for a step-by-step breakdown of creating a data-driven story? Easily navigate through the steps with this self-paced workshop.

Looking to structure a story for non-academic audiences? Easily follow Stephanie Evergreen’s quick introduction to the basic structure of stories for broader audiences.

Unsure how to craft a data-driven story? Check out this in-depth discussion of the what, why, and how of storytelling for impact.

You’ve got your data, so now what? Easily navigate through self-paced modules exploring the importance of telling stories when communicating your research.

Why do good people often screw up? Learn about behavioral ethics in this in-depth discussion of how and why we make moral decisions.

Why do people make ethical (and unethical) decisions? Learn about behavioral ethics in this short but informative introduction.

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

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

Want to know more about the mental shortcuts we all take? Seamlessly navigate this index to explore different kinds of biases and heuristics and how they impact our decision-making.

The cost of bad decisions. An in-depth discussion of key principles of decision hygiene to help you make better decisions.

: A quick and easy-to-follow read introducing the concept of decision hygiene and how it can help reduce faulty judgment when making decisions.

Tired from all those decisions? An easy-to-follow explainer on what decision fatigue is and why we ought to know about it.

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

What is truth? Easily follow Professor Galdindo as he explains postmodern theories of truth.

What is truth? Easily follow Professor Galindo as he discusses three key theories of truth.

True or false? Brief introduction to the role of truth and perception in the decision-making process.

Intuition vs. deliberation. A quick primer on using intuitive decision-making when faced with uncertainty.

Trust your gut or look to the numbers? Easy-to-read and informative article discussing the importance of using both data and intuition when making decisions.

Not so rational? Fun and informative video on the limits of rationality in the decision-making process.

Uncertainty plaguing your decision-making? Brief introduction to the what, why, and how of uncertainty’s influence on our decision-making.