What We Offer
We help project teams identify their knowledge mobilisation needs and plan how to put evidence into practice.
How to access support
For initial advice or an enquiry, email ARCNWCKM@lancashire.ac.uk.
What happens next
We review your enquiry to identify the most appropriate next step. This may involve:
- Asking for more information through an enquiry form, which can also be completed with support over the telephone or during a meeting.
- Arranging an initial one-hour meeting on Microsoft Teams.
- Signposting you to relevant information, training or external support.
Your initial support meeting
We will discuss your project and its context, start documenting your project plan, and identify where you are in the Knowledge-to-Action cycle. Together, we will explore your needs and record the project’s stage, anticipated outcomes and support required.
The KM team will then review the assessment and agree an appropriate pathway, considering your project’s needs, readiness, strategic relevance and potential impact, alongside the expertise and capacity available.
Our support pathways
Pathway 1
Information, referral and training
Guidance towards relevant information, frameworks, educational resources, training or another appropriate service. Support is self-directed or provided externally, with no ongoing KM supervision at this stage.
Pathway 2
Periodic KM supervision
Time-limited advice and supervision from a named KM team member. Meetings help you review progress, use relevant frameworks, identify barriers and decide on your next steps.
Pathway 3
Direct KM support
More substantial support, with a named KM team member working directly with your project team. This involves active, ongoing participation and structured input at relevant stages of the work.
For Pathways 2 and 3, meeting frequency is agreed according to your project’s needs, stage and available team capacity. Your pathway can be reviewed if your needs or circumstances change.
Reviewing progress and outcomes
For projects accepted onto Pathways 2 and 3, we ask you to complete an evaluation before substantive support begins and again when support ends. This helps us understand your starting point and assess how KM support has contributed to your project.
At the end of support, we review progress, outcomes and further needs with you.
Contact the KM team
For initial advice or to discuss your project, email ARCNWCKM@lancashire.ac.uk.
