The DOSA is dedicated to helping organizations develop new methods to identify organizational strengths and weaknesses, interpret highly valuable data generated by the process and to translate findings into action plans for meaningful change. The DOSA tool builds capacity by bringing staff together in cross-functional, cross-hierarchical groups for open exchange. It identifies divergent viewpoints to foster growth. It aims to create consensus around future organizational capacity and selects, implements, and tracks development strategies according to the organization's mission and market place. A facilitator is essential to conduct the self-assessment as DOSA tool uses a facilitated technique.
Discussion-Oriented Organizational Self-Assessment (DOSA) Tool
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Non-profit / civil society organizations (CSOs)
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