Table 3 Reasons to develop a common definition, understanding and/or key messages from stakeholder consultations
From: Canada’s Physical Literacy Consensus Statement: process and outcome
Reason | Examples from the discussions |
|---|---|
Clarity of communication / understanding | There is a need for a common language so that everyone knows what we are talking about Right now we may think that we are talking about the same thing, but we may not be People get mixed messages from different definitions |
Brand recognition / Generate buy-In | We can all speak the same language to decision makers and those who are not as familiar with the term and generate brand recognition A common understanding would help to generate buy-in with everyone we work with |
Rationale for partnerships | A common definition will help to connect organizations, give reasons to engage and network |
Support frontline staff | This will help with the interpretations at the front line |
Consistency across sectors | Need consistent messaging across sectors |
Give legitimacy to the sector | Give legitimacy for the sector |
Enhance strategic planning | Service providers need a common definition to put into strategic plans and missions. This will then improve opportunities to collaborate |
Consistency in assessment | There are inconsistencies in assessments of individual children Need a common way of measuring so we can all talk about the same thing A common definition can inform measurement tools |
Common outcomes | No matter where you are in the country, province or city, you are getting the same outcomes |