Implementation Science Crossword

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Situations that are not solvable by applying technical solutions. They are characterized (often) by the fact that they arise in crises, do not respond to previously applied solutions, require multiple parts of a system to respond, allow multiple but often competing perspectives, need multiple teams and/or groups to both define the challenge as well as build solutions, allow experimentation and learning, often cannot be solved in totality but may be improved through solutions applied to parts of a system or systems, recommend a set of adaptive strategies to influence and positively address adaptive challenges: get on the balcony; identify the adaptive challenge; regulate distress; maintain disciplined attention; give the work back to people; protect voices of leadership from below.
This is the development of a “shared body of usable knowledge” across scientific, governance, and local practice boundaries. In implementation science, it involves the shared development of key partnerships designed to fully deliver a program/practice as designed by the developer for desired population benefits.
This is defined as regular, job-embedded professional learning designed to help teachers and staff use an evidence-based practice or program as intended.
The systematic study of variables and conditions that lead to full and effective use of evidence-based programs and other effective innovations in typical human service settings
This is determining if a program or practice is being delivered as intended. Fidelity assessment and monitoring helps to identify the degree to which core intervention components are in place during the delivery process.
A developmental point at which a person, organization, or system has the capacity and willingness to engage in a particular activity. It is not a pre-existing condition waiting to be found or an enduring aspect of a person, organization, or system. It needs active support to be developed, nurtured, and sustained.
This is about holding the tension between individual and collective leadership. These people not only hold the vision of a future but are also interested in the process of accomplishing the higher purpose. They inspire people, create interrelation networks and harness the power of shared ideas by providing a psychologically safe space.
A specific pathway or channel for sending and receiving information and communication messages such as sharing of progress and successes, reporting barriers, and seeking input on decisions.
This is needed to solve complex problems that do not have obvious solutions or widespread agreement about what should be done. It includes skills that foster systems thinking and builds collaboration and consensus among the people who are expected to use the new innovation or practices.
Staff at the highest levels of an organization who are charged to direct, influence, and guide individuals within the organization to achieve organizational goals, develop strategic plans, and support overall decision making.