Learning

The resources below are intended to help strengthen your understanding of knowledge mobilization (KMb) concepts and help you develop related skills.

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Getting Started

The following guides are an introductory resource to key concepts in knowledge mobilization. They are intended to familiarize you with the what, why, and how of KMb, as well as how to get started.

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Dissemination Guide of Guides

Dissemination is an important step in the Co-Produced Pathway to Impact (CPPI) which is the framework adopted by Kids Brain…

KMb101: Introduction to Knowledge Mobilization

What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘Impact’?  Knowledge mobilization (KMb) is a term that is often used when…

KMb Goal Setting Guide

Before starting to even plan your knowledge mobilization activities, it is important to develop clear goals to help guide the…

Knowledge Mobilization Needs Assessment Planner

This Knowledge Mobilization Needs Assessment Planner is meant to assist organizations by helping them assess the knowledge mobilization skills and…

Knowledge Mobilization Planning Template

This is a comprehensive, modifiable PDF-format toolkit that uses a “question and answer” format and checklists to elicit key components…

Plain Language Writing Checklist

This checklist is a useful primer for those who are in the process of developing written materials for lay audiences.…

KMb Modules

The Research Impact Canada KMb Course is a series of practical online modules, each focused on a specific skill that is important in knowledge mobilization. These modules are stand-alone and can be completed in any order, at any time. Look at the portfolio of modules available and pick the ones that best suit your needs.

Webinars

Research Impact Canada often hosts webinars around topics in knowledge mobilization and research impact. Recordings from these webinars can be found here.

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Data to Decisions: A Practical Guide for Finding and Using Labour Market Information

https://www.youtube.com/embed/n81GwkddKgo On August 9, 2023, in partnership with Regional Analytics Laboratory (RAnLab) from Memorial University, Research Impact Canada hosted a…

Research Impact Assessment: New Approaches and Resources

https://youtu.be/QYMwafrH4JU On August 17, 2023, Research Impact Canada and the University of Calgary’s Knowledge Engagement team hosted a webinar on…

Leadership for Knowledge Mobilization

https://www.youtube.com/embed/nTJE4qrie4s On July 5, 2023 from 11am-12pm ET, York University’s Knowledge Mobilization Unit manager, Michael Johnny, along with Principal Consultant,…

Ignite Series: Agriculture

https://youtu.be/hd84KprnWLs On June 15, 2023 from 12-1:30pm ET, Research Impact Canada, in partnership with Future Skills Centre, hosted a free…

Changing Lives, Building Careers: Motivational Interviewing in Workforce Development

https://www.youtube.com/embed/49UdeOpYelw On June 2, 2023 from 12-1pm ET, Research Impact Canada, in partnership with the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental…

Conversations to Connections: Insights and Perspectives from the Canadian Skills and Workforce Development Community

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mh929csnq1w On May 11, 2023 at 12-1pm ET, Research Impact Canada’s Community Engagement Coordinator, Meghan Realesmith, hosted this free webinar…

MobilizeU

MobilizeU is a course designed for faculty researchers, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, staff, alumni, and community partners who are interested in learning more about Knowledge Mobilization (KMb).