A three-pronged approach differentiates R&I from similar policy and research centers. First, R&I focuses on the client "voice" as a vehicle to create innovative products and public policy recommendations. Second, R&I capitalizes on interdisciplinary research-including psychology, sociology,...
A three-pronged approach differentiates R&I from similar policy and research centers. First, R&I focuses on the client "voice" as a vehicle to create innovative products and public policy recommendations. Second, R&I capitalizes on interdisciplinary research-including psychology, sociology, business, education, and health-to inform its approach and recommendations. Third, R&I leverages its talent in organizational development to foster a collaborative evaluation environment and to nurture inquiry and "intrapreneurship" across the organization.
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%newline%The Research and Innovation (R&I) department was launched in 2002 to complement our direct service and policy programs. The purpose of Research and Innovation is to enhance understanding of what it takes to reach economic self-sufficiency, and to use that knowledge to inform program design and advocacy efforts.(more)