SayPro Research Calendar Plan
📅 Duration: 12 Months
📁 Format: Suitable for upload into SayPro Task Manager as a project board or spreadsheet
🧭 Purpose of the Research Calendar
To systematically guide SayPro’s research efforts across education, training, public service delivery, community impact, digital transformation, and workforce development in alignment with SayPro’s mission.
📆 Monthly Research Calendar Outline
| Month | Research Focus Area | Key Activities | Deliverables | Assigned To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Skills Gap Analysis | Survey local industries, assess national labor trends | Monthly Report: Sector Skills Gap (SA & Region) | Research Team A |
| February | AI & Education | Study the use of AI tools in learning platforms | Whitepaper: AI Adoption in TVET | Digital Research Lead |
| March | Youth Development | Interviews with youth leaders, NGOs | Report: Youth Skills & Employment Trends | Youth Programs Analyst |
| April | Public Sector Innovation | Analyze training needs in municipalities | Briefing: Local Gov. Training Priorities | Research Team B |
| May | E-learning Effectiveness | Evaluate SayPro online learning outcomes | Evaluation Report | QA & Research Team |
| June | Mid-Year Review | Internal data analysis + stakeholder feedback | Mid-Year Research Insights Presentation | Director of Research |
| July | Inclusive Learning Models | Field research in underserved areas | Policy Recommendation Document | Accessibility Specialist |
| August | Global Benchmarking | Compare SayPro to global education models | Comparative Study Report | International Desk |
| September | Monitoring & Evaluation | Data from projects implemented YTD | M&E Dashboard Update | M&E Officer |
| October | Emerging Technologies | Study trends: Blockchain, AR/VR in training | Innovation Trends Brief | Tech Research Lead |
| November | Community Engagement | Collect case studies from SayPro beneficiaries | Impact Storybook: Real Voices from the Field | Community Team |
| December | Annual Wrap-Up | Consolidate year’s findings and insights | 2025 Research Annual Report | Whole Research Department |
🔁 Recurring Weekly & Monthly Tasks (To Load in Task Manager)
| Task | Frequency | Responsible |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Review | Weekly | Assigned Researcher |
| Stakeholder Interviews | Bi-weekly | Field Researcher |
| Data Entry & Cleaning | Weekly | Data Analyst |
| Research Team Check-in | Weekly (Friday) | Research Coordinator |
| Report Drafting & Editing | Monthly | Editor & Team Leads |
| Upload to SayPro Repository | Monthly | Admin Officer |
🗃️ Documents to Upload Alongside the Calendar
- 📄 Template: Monthly Research Report Template
- 📋 Checklist: Research Quality Assurance Checklist
- 📁 Folder: Year-to-Date (YTD) Research Findings
- 📊 Template: SayPro Impact Metrics Tracker
✅ Instructions for Upload to SayPro Task Manager
- Convert the calendar to a spreadsheet or Trello-like board format.
- Use task labels (e.g., Urgent, Review, Pending, Submitted).
- Assign team members by department or individual.
- Link relevant Google Docs or SayPro files to each task.
- Set recurring due dates for standard research tasks.
- Use the “Notes” or “Attachments” tab to link fieldwork data and interviews.
📌 Final Notes
- This calendar supports cross-functional collaboration: training, digital, youth, and impact teams.
- Monthly topics can be adjusted based on real-time events, partnerships, or policy shifts.
- SayPro Research Reports should be aligned with SDGs, local priorities, and SayPro’s core mission.
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