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Evidence-based practice: plain text


Using evidence and data to create insight, problem solve, develop ideas and measure impact


Evidence-based practice

Level 1: At this level you’ll understand:

What evidence-based practice is, the different steps and types of evidence used and the reliability of different sources

Level 2: At this level you’ll understand:

The four types of evidence used in decision-making, and how to identify and acquire sources of evidence

Level 3: At this level you’ll understand:

How to appraise the quality and relevance of evidence available, by identifying sources of bias and using evidence-based questioning models

Level 4: At this level you’ll understand:

How to build organisation capability and systems to enable evidence-based practice


Analysis and problem solving

Level 1: At this level you’ll understand:

Analysis and problem solving tools (e.g. SWOT, PESTLE, 5 Whys) and how to apply them

Level 2: At this level you’ll understand:

How to select and apply analysis and problem solving tools for a specific situation

Level 3: At this level you’ll understand:

How to use analysis and problem solving techniques to translate issues into answerable questions

Level 4: At this level you’ll understand:

How to develop analysis and problem solving capability


Data and analytics

Level 1: At this level you’ll understand:

What data is, why it's important and how to access HR data and reports e.g. NSSO

Level 2: At this level you’ll understand:

How data and analytics can be used and applied appropriately to resolve people issues

Level 3: At this level you’ll understand:

How to use data and analytics (e.g. people, financial, business) to provide insight, answer questions and make decisions

Level 4: At this level you’ll understand:

How to use business and people analytics and insights ethically to influence and shape strategy


Research

Level 1: At this level you’ll understand:

How to access research via websites (such as the CIPD website), and be aware of its reliability

Level 2: At this level you’ll understand:

How to source, access and apply a range of published research relating to your area of work and quality check its reliability

Level 3: At this level you’ll understand:

How to use relevant research (published or commissioned) to inform your approach

Level 4: At this level you’ll understand:

Emerging research and findings that have the potential to add value to the organisation and how to shape and contribute to research


Stakeholder insight

Level 1: At this level you’ll understand:

The range of stakeholders that people professionals work with e.g. internal, managers, external to Civil Service

Level 2: At this level you’ll understand:

Stakeholder analysis and mapping and ways to gather stakeholder feedback (e.g. pulse checks and surveys)

Level 3: At this level you’ll understand:

How to explore stakeholder needs and concerns using a range of methods (e.g. focus groups)

Level 4: At this level you’ll understand:

How to reflect and balance different stakeholders' perspectives and values when developing strategy


Measuring impact

Level 1: At this level you’ll understand:

The different measures used in your organisation and how they apply to your work

Level 2: At this level you’ll understand:

Measures and metrics that can be used to track the achievement of outcomes and the impact of your work on stakeholders

Level 3: At this level you’ll understand:

How to define outcomes for people practices and measure their impact and value to stakeholders and the organisation

Level 4: At this level you’ll understand:

How to define outcomes for people strategies and measure their short and long-term impact and value to stakeholders and the organisation