If there is a need to find out more about the nature, magnitude, risk and number of incidents of violence, or if you want to determine what conflict issues need to be addressed and resolved, an organizational assessment can be helpful in giving you the information needed to address any areas of concern.  ACHIEVE’s assessments provide a clear and concise picture of the climate and challenges that your organization has.  The results of an organizational assessment position you to implement policies that maintain a positive and healthy place of work for all employees. 

A violence assessment will focus on incidents, risks and fears related to physical assaults, expression of threats, and harassment (bullying, sexual, verbal and emotional abuse).   A conflict assessment will focus on incidents, risks and fears related to conflict situations. How organizational policies, culture and management may affect the nature of conflict/violence in the organization will also be explored.

Organizational Assessments have four phases:

Phase 1 - Goal Planning Meeting

CTRI will meet with you to explore your goals and interests and determine if the assessment will focus on conflict, violence or both.  We will then work through what the scope and parameters of the assessment will be and what your desired outcomes are.  Details related to timelines, communication, staff participation and data collection methods will be established.   

Phase 2 - Collection of Information

Surveys and interviews will be used to collect information from members of the organization.   All attempts will be made to gather a sampling that reflects the true diversity of the organization.  Concerns around issues of validity will be carefully monitored.  During this phase, any existing policies in the area of violence, conflict, harassment and workplace safety will be collected.   

Phase 3 - Analysis of Data

Using established analysis methods, ACHIEVE will examine the data collected and identify patterns of organizational strengths, issues and concerns.  Through this process a clear picture of the dynamics and issues will emerge.     

Phase 4 - Report and Recommendations

A concise and user-friendly report will be developed.  The presentation will include a review of the assessment process and the findings that came from the analysis phase.  As needed, there will also be recommendations given with the purpose of strengthening the organization’s commitment to dealing with issues.  Recommendations may include developing new policy, adapting existing policy, training, etc.