An extensive SWOT analysis method was adopted, in which all possible factors were included and later weighted according to importance and current capability. Internal factors with the highest weighted importance and current capability constitute the
strengths and those with the highest discrepancies between the importance and the capability constitute the Institute's
weaknesses. Similar formula was adopted for the external factors to identify the Institute's
opportunities and
threats. A series of strategies were formulated based on SWOT analysis. For manageability, efficiency and effectiveness, only 5 highest weighted strengths, weaknesses, opportunity and threats were capitalized to identify potential strategies to be considered.
The strategies were later prioritized using the criteria of lowest cost, shortest duration, most easily available resources, highest immediate managers' acceptability, most doable and highest benefits to the Institute. Based on consensus, different weights were provided for each criterion in its ranking value. The following are the strategies prioritized in decreasing order of importance towards the fulfillment of its mission, and ultimately the realization of its vision:
-
To increase the Institute's capacity and capability in the field of Health Policy and Practice Research and knowledge translation
-
To strengthen alliances to enhance the Institute's roles and functions
-
To promote and advocate translation of knowledge (the use of evidence) through various communication/interaction channels/platforms
-
To brand and promote IHSR and its products
-
To strive towards financial autonomy/corporatisation of the Institute
