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Research for Social Change
Building capacity, generating knowledge, and catalyzing meaningful change grounded in social justice and evidence-based practice
Our Approach
Our Approach
All NOIRE services are grounded in core commitments that distinguish our work and ensure meaningful, sustainable impact.
Systems Thinking
We approach every engagement with attention to interconnection, unintended consequences, and broader context. Our work helps organizations think and act systemically, addressing root causes rather than symptoms.
Social Justice
We center equity, dignity, and self-determination in all aspects of our work, examining power dynamics, addressing systemic barriers, and ensuring the voices of people with IDD shape solutions.
Evidence-Informed Practice
We bridge research and practice, bringing scholarly rigor to practical problems while ensuring findings translate into actionable strategies responsive to local context.
Relational Foundation
Drawing on Gentle Teaching philosophy, we recognize that meaningful organizational change occurs through relationships built on companionship, collaboration, and cultures where people feel safe, valued, and engaged.
Capacity Building
We don't create dependency. Our goal is to build internal capacity so organizations can sustain improvements, continue learning, and navigate future challenges with greater confidence and skill.
Our Services
Research Services
Research Services
Rigorous inquiry that addresses your organization's specific questions and generates actionable knowledge
Organizational Development
Organizational Development
Strategic support for teams, leaders, and organizations navigating change and building capacity
Speaking & Facilitation
Speaking & Facilitation
Thought leadership and expert facilitation for conferences, strategic sessions, and learning events
Research
Research
We design and conduct research that addresses your organization's specific questions and challenges, emphasizing collaboration, practical application, and actionable findings.
Custom Research Projects
One-time studies designed to answer your specific questions using qualitative inquiry, participatory action research, and mixed-methods designs.
Organizational culture assessments
Program evaluation and outcomes measurement
Stakeholder experience studies
Service gap analyses and needs assessments
Implementation research
Policy impact analyses
Literature reviews and environmental scans
Ongoing Research Partnerships
Sustained research support that embeds inquiry capacity within your organization for continuous learning and improvement.
Multi-year program evaluation partnerships
Continuous quality improvement support
Data system development and analysis
Research-practice feedback loops
Scholarly dissemination support
Grant-funded research collaborations
Training & Development
Training & Development
Comprehensive training programs that integrate adult learning principles, reflective practice, and experiential activities for genuine skill development and perspective transformation.
Training Delivery
From single sessions to multi-day institutes and sequential learning series, our trainings move beyond information transfer to lasting impact.
Gentle Teaching implementation (all levels)
Support coordination competency development
Systems thinking for human services leaders
Person-centered planning and thinking
Trauma-informed organizational practice
Leadership and supervision skills
Cultural competency and anti-oppressive practice
Speaking Engagements
Thought leadership on Gentle Teaching, systems thinking, support coordination, and organizational transformation tailored to your audience.
Keynote addresses
Conference workshops and breakout sessions
Staff development presentations
Community forums and symposiums
Panel participation
Webinars and virtual events
Organizational Development
Organizational Development
Strategic support for teams, leaders, and organizations building capacity, navigating change, and transforming culture.
Team Coaching
Intentional development support for leadership teams, support coordination units, and cross-functional groups.
Leadership team development and alignment
Support coordination team cohesion building
Cross-functional collaboration enhancement
Conflict navigation and resolution
Communication structure development
Building cultures of feedback and learning
Facilitated Decision-Making
Structured processes that engage diverse perspectives and build commitment to action using systems thinking tools.
Strategic planning and visioning
Program design and redesign
Policy development and review
Organizational restructuring decisions
Stakeholder engagement processes
Transition planning and implementation
Values clarification and alignment
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