| Project
Management |
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We have significant experience in the management of large government projects, coordinating the efforts of what is often a large consulting team with the activities of the client, senior management, and other internal client resources. |
| Legislative/Policy
Development and Planning |
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C. A. MacDonald & Associates has conducted a number of legislative and policy development projects. The conceptual skills offered by the team, coupled with the ability to take the project right through the public consultation process, has resulted in two significant new pieces of legislation passed by the government of Alberta. |
| Program Design
and Implementation |
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We have extensive experience in the design and implementation of new and revised programs. Our skills in program review and redesign, the development of training plans and materials, writing of policy and procedural manuals, training of management and staff, and the development of public communication plans and materials are critical inthis area. |
| Evaluation and
Research |
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Both formative and summative evaluations have been conducted in a number of areas. Our skills in methodological development, survey design and administration, interviewing, designing and conducting focus groups, cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis and the statistical analysis and conceptual synthesis of large amounts of data and information are a strong support to our clients. |
| "Mess in a Box"
Projects |
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Sometimes, our clients reach an impasse where they have collected up or created a vast amount of material in a specific area, and are not quite sure where to go next. Then, C. A. MacDonald & Associates are called in to take "the mess" away, and return with a comprehensive, cohesive, conceptual framework and action plan. We excel at "making sense" out of large quantities of complex material. |
| Content Areas | |
We have conducted evaluation
and research projects in many content areas, some of which are:
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