Improvement efforts accelerate progress by drawing on existing research, learning from proven practice, and building on known solutions. Scanning the field for relevant knowledge and convening experts to offer perspectives on a local problem or theory of improvement are two ways to access external knowledge.
These resources provide an overview of these two methods for gathering and organizing research and practical knowledge related to a particular area of focus.
- Download the Scanning the Field Quick Reference (PDF)
- Download the Expert Convening Quick Reference (PDF)
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