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It can apply to an action aimed at an organization-wide undertaking such as improving outcomes for an entire community or focus on a specific project, activity or priority population, e.g., seniors or youth.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN>Examples of programs include, but are not limited to:<BR> <UL> <LI>Changes to organizational infrastructure or administrative systems; <LI>Clinical programs; <LI>Direct service intervention; <LI>Community mobilization; <LI>Training programs; <LI>Social marketing campaigns; <LI>Advocacy work; <LI>Research projects; or <LI>Building/renovation projects.</LI></UL><STRONG>Key Elements<BR></STRONG> A program review involves:<BR> <UL> <LI>An objective assessment of one or more of the following: <UL type=square> <LI>Governance, <LI>Management, <LI>Organizational structure, <LI>Decision-making, and <LI>Communication.</LI></UL> <LI>Appraisal of the impact of restructuring. <LI>Assessment of day-to-day operations, achievement of program objectives, efficiencies and improvements. <LI>Formulation of strategies to improve program utilization <LI>Preparation of recovery and implementation plans to address issues and achieve operational improvements.</LI></UL> <P><STRONG><BR>We can help you do what you do better!<BR><BR></STRONG><A href="contact.html"><FONT color=#000000><STRONG>Contact us</STRONG> </A>&nbsp;for advice on how to address the following (and more):<BR> <UL> <LI>Your organization has been asked by funders or other stakeholders to validate the effectiveness of a key program. <LI>You require an objective third-party assessment, assistance with developing a review framework, a better understanding of the issues, or are not sure how to go about conducting a program review. <LI>Your organization is having trouble determining if a program or new initiative is <EM>really </EM>working. 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