Promoting a Research-Driven Culture
Lead Entity: SayPro Research Royalty
Vision: Build an organizational DNA rooted in evidence, experimentation, and excellence.
🎓 1. Embed Research Across All Departments
Action Steps:
- Assign a Research Liaison in each business unit (Training, Services, Tech, Support, etc.).
- Require all project proposals to include a research justification and data references.
- Develop departmental research goals aligned with SayPro’s strategic themes.
Measurement:
- 100% of departments submit quarterly research reflections.
- At least 1 mini-study or feedback loop launched per unit each quarter.
🧠 2. Train SayPro Staff in Research Methods
Action Steps:
- Roll out the SayPro Research Literacy Programme with modules on data analysis, impact measurement, and community-based research.
- Offer research micro-credentials to staff and interns.
Measurement:
- Train 500+ SayPro employees by year-end.
- Track increase in staff-generated insights and contributions to SCRR reports.
📊 3. Institutionalize Research in Strategy and Operations
Action Steps:
- Require every strategic plan to be backed by current or in-house research.
- Include a Research Impact Section in all SayPro quarterly reports.
- Mandate SCRR-aligned goals in executive KPI scorecards.
Measurement:
- 100% of strategic plans cite research sources.
- Quarterly KPIs reviewed through research validation.
🔬 4. Foster a Research Innovation Lab
Action Steps:
- Establish the SayPro Research Innovation Lab to pilot experimental programs.
- Involve staff, youth, and partner institutions in solving real-world service delivery challenges using design-thinking and agile testing.
Measurement:
- 10 pilot studies per year.
- Publish 3 innovation white papers annually.
🌍 5. Create a Global Research Network
Action Steps:
- Partner with African and global universities, think tanks, and NGOs.
- Launch the SayPro Research Exchange Programme for collaborative studies.
- Host annual SayPro Research Royalty Summit.
Measurement:
- 15+ global research partners onboarded.
- 1000+ delegates engaged across research webinars and summits annually.
📣 6. Celebrate and Share Research Successes
Action Steps:
- Launch a monthly SayPro Research Spotlight campaign highlighting key findings and real-world applications.
- Recognize top researchers and contributors with SayPro Research Awards.
Measurement:
- 12 monthly spotlights published per year.
- 5 internal and 5 external awards given annually.
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