Drawing upon the analysis in the impact assessment section, this section of the summative assessment report will need to provide a clear analysis of the value for money that the programme has provided. This may be benchmarked against other similar interventions where appropriate / relevant. Section 6: Conclusions and lessons learnt As per the characteristics and analysis contained within the rest of the summative assessment report. It is suggested that the conclusions are structured around identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the programme. They should also highlight specific lessons for the following audiences: Oxford Innovation Services designing and implementing similar interventions Policy makers The conclusions must be objective and constructive and wholly evidenced by the analysis within the summative assessment report. Specific Insights Within the above report, the summative assessment should also cover specifics insights into delivery and outputs of the C4G programme including: Effectiveness of Processes and Activities Programme Design – Processes by which the programme is marketed and promoted and the mechanisms by which participants engage with the programme. Effectiveness in providing initial 12 hours of support to all eligible SME’s. Effectiveness of the programme’s Stage-Gate process and delivery methodologies. Effectiveness of the support provided to recruit, train and mentor graduate employees supported through the programme. Success in identifying and progressing SME’s with the ambition and potential to realise significant growth. Effectiveness and accuracy of data collection and recording. SME Growth Journey and Engagement - Outcomes and Impacts Qualitative reflections on the journeys’ taken by enterprises, and the ways in which ‘growth aspirations and ambitions have changed as a result of the programme. These will cover key issues such as: Setting challenging growth targets. Identifying and addressing barriers to growth. Researching and entering new national and international markets. Innovating to improve internal processes and develop new products. Employing skilled (graduate well paid staff (i.e. salaries aligning with regional benchmarks) to ensure growth targets are achieved and skills retained.
Drawing upon the analysis in the impact assessment section, this section of the summative assessment report will need to provide a clear analysis of the value for money that the programme has provided. This may be benchmarked against other similar interventions where appropriate / relevant. Section 6: Conclusions and lessons learnt As per the characteristics and analysis contained within the rest of the summative assessment report. It is suggested that the conclusions are structured around identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the programme. They should also highlight specific lessons for the following audiences: Oxford Innovation Services designing and implementing similar interventions Policy makers The conclusions must be objective and constructive and wholly evidenced by the analysis within the summative assessment report. Specific Insights Within the above report, the summative assessment should also cover specifics insights into delivery and outputs of the C4G programme including: Effectiveness of Processes and Activities – Programme Design Processes by which the programme is marketed and promoted and the mechanisms by which participants engage with the programme. Effectiveness in providing initial 12 hours of support to all eligible SME’s. Effectiveness of the programme’s Stage-Gate process and delivery methodologies. Effectiveness of the support provided to recruit, train and mentor graduate employees supported through the programme. Success in identifying and progressing SME’s with the ambition and potential to realise significant growth. Effectiveness and accuracy of data collection and recording. SME Growth Journey and Engagement - Outcomes and Impacts Qualitative reflections on the ‘growth journeys’ taken by enterprises, and the ways in which aspirations and ambitions have changed as a result of the programme. These will cover key issues such as: Setting challenging growth targets. Identifying and addressing barriers to growth. Researching and entering new national and international markets. Innovating to improve internal processes and develop new products. Employing skilled (graduate well paid staff (i.e. salaries aligning with regional benchmarks) to ensure growth targets are achieved and skills retained.
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