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Becoming An Evidence-Based Organization (EBO)

Strategy & Tactics for Leadership Development & Organizational Sustainability

October 22nd, 2024


evidence based conference for organizations and leaders

The foundation for supporting evidence-based practice

Full Day Live Virtual Masterclass & Implementation Action Planning

Learn to adapt what you are already doing - NOT start from scratch!

Think of it as in laying the foundation upon which to build and sustainably support a capable staff of evidence-based professionals for the foreseeable future.

It is this critical piece that many organizations lack that has led well intended efforts to fail.

Join us for guided facilitated discussions with colleagues and expert faculty help bring EBP into focus to help strengthen your capacity to always meet organizational demands - good or challenging.

* Optional CEBL Certification Add-On Available

Some of What Is Covered...

  • Framework for becoming evidence-based (EBO)
  • Organizational change Post COVID-19
  • Strategic planning & Performance management
  • Organizational culture
  • Grants & funding
  • Approaches for addressing the great resignation!

Team Attendance Highly Encouraged.

Register 4 for Price of 3!!

About EB "PATHWAYS" — Online Digital Summit For Organizations & Leaders


Pour "The Foundation" To Build "Upon"

Building an evidence-based organization is not easy. And simply training your staff on effective evidence-based practices won't keep your programs going if grant funds dry up. You have to have an evidence-based organizational foundation from which to operate and be sustainable.

While developing and implementing evidence-based approaches can be highly meaningful and profitable, a shaky foundation leads to it all crumbling down. It impacts all involved - employees and your "hard-to-serve" clients who aren't going to be able to get your help when they need it.
 
There's a better way. And the effects are powerful.

EBO "MASTERCLASS" Changed The Game For This Organization

"Historically our agency faced three challenges, time, money, and size. Dedicating staff time to plan, implement, and monitor all the activities that go along with becoming evidence-based was an obvious challenge for any agency. Having the financial means to dedicate to the processes,  goes without saying. Finally, maintaining office miles apart added additional challenges. During this time, our state reorganized the mental health systems.

Becoming an EBO has benefited us in numerous ways. We've overcome challenges by using our strategic plan. Our mission and vision (from EBP Action Plan) keep us focused on realistic and achievable activities. Most importantly, as agency leadership, we are committed to being an evidence-based organization. It has helped us plan and sustains existing programs. It has also empowered us with successful grant writing, building a donor base for fund development, and recruiting and hiring qualified staff. 

Most importantly though, we have seen successful outcomes for our clients and their families. It is exciting to hear our staff now talk about success stories with their clients, interest in new training opportunities, and future programs and services related to emerging research and best practices.

We will continue to grow in terms of the number of clients served, continue to train staff in new evidence-based programs and services, as well as, expand services into additional locations. We are well-positioned to handle changes related to Medicaid expansion, the ACA, and other unknowns related to behavioral health care. We know that the use of technology and social media will continue to influence how we do business and provide services. As an agency, we want to continue to build our capacity in using data and outcomes to guide and inform decision-making.

This program is an exciting journey and we cannot imagine providing services any other way! We continue to learn and challenge ourselves to be better. Please consider joining us in this effort!"

Transformation @ EBO Masterclass

This Masterclass is a program focused on the organization, its leadership, and the operations team. It trains participants on the essential frameworks that are key for laying the foundation both for achieving enduring client outcomes and for consistently reaching and exceeding the expectations of stakeholders and funding providers.

Evidence-based organizations (EBO's) consistently demonstrate the ability to achieve desired outcomes through effective problem-solving and informed decision-making.

The EBO Masterclass walks those responsible for operational soundness to set up the foundation, support, and diversification of income for a long-lasting entity. It's this strength that will empower evidence-based practitioners to do their job and have a positive impact on the greatest number of people possible.

After program completion, you'll be equipped to think and behave based on data. Data-informed decisions foster strong financial health.

Whether you are just starting out, or are further along, the EBO Masterclass will help guide you by providing simple, easy to follow research-supported frameworks others have applied to successfully become and remain evidence-based.

This course is a pre-requisite for an agency wanting to become Certified as an Evidence-Based Organizations (CEBO).

Participants who complete the course are eligible to pursue Certification in Evidence-Based Leadership (CEBL)

Teaching Faculty

Learn efficient approaches to evidence-based success from the best of the best. Here is our conference instructor lineup.

  • David L. Myers, PhD Professor & PhD Program Director, University of New Haven, Author, "How to Become an Evidence-based Organization"
  • Sobem Nwoko, President, Joyfields Institute & EBP Society
  • May Include Returning Alums

Level Up - Certification And Credit

Professional Certification

Make your training hours really count by applying them toward certification at the event. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, earning your Evidence-Based Professional certification can be an effective way to differentiate yourself in the market place - as an individual, organization or program.

Please sign-up for certification during your online registration checkout. If you prefer, check out your options online via the following link and sign-up. If attending the conference, please use the promo code CERT45 to apply your attendee discount. This discount applies to prospective conference attendees only, please.

View Professional Certification Options >>

CE Training Hours Credits

The conference, through Joyfields Institute also provides CE credit for the following professionals.

Social Workers & Counselors, Case Managers & Care Coordination Staff, Certified Evidence-Based Professionals, Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, Professional Counselors among others. Please check with your licensing organization.

Testimonials - From Past Participants & Faculty

Started in 2007, this conference has continually helped evidence-based professionals level up. Explore the words of past attendees.

"Thank you. Truly enjoyed it"

"The interaction opportunities. I enjoyed listening to other participants - allowed me to brainstorm and revisit how I interact with my clients in a better way"

"Knowledgeable instructors, workbook usage, and very specific layout of materials"

G. MCalla, Jackson, Behavioral Helath

"After working for 26 years in healthcare, this is the first time I attended a program that focuses on ME, not the patient. It was fabulous and will help me in my career and personal life greatly. THANK YOU"

K. Scorza, Seasons Center

"It has helped us with successful grant writing, building a donor base for fund development, and in recruiting and hiring qualified staff. It has benefited our organization by “clearly” signaling to those we work with what our values are and what is required if you collaborate with us. We have seen successful outcomes for our clients and their families. It is exciting to hear our staff now talk about success stories with their clients, interest in new training opportunities, and future programs and services related to emerging research and best practices."

J. Keene, San Mateo Probation

"I would say that helping to change the “culture” in our county about service delivery has been our most successful accomplishment. I would simply like to express my sincere appreciation to Joyfields Institute. With their help, we have raised the level of service to those we supervise by providing better rehabilitative opportunities, increasing public safety, and accountability to victims. it has allowed our department to set a standard in our county for policy development and program procurement. The expectation of all those we work with is that EBP must be a part of our collaboration. It has also raised our standing with our Board of Supervisors and Law Enforcement partners."

Level Up


Professional Certification

Make your training hours really count by applying them toward certification at the event. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, earning your Evidence-Based Professional certification can be an effective way to differentiate yourself in the market place - as an individual, organization or program.

Please sign-up for certification during your online registration checkout to received the discounted rate.

This discount applies to prospective conference attendees only please.

View Professional Certification Options >>

Certificates & CE Training Hours Documentation

EBP Society provides CE Training Hours credit for participants in our training. Our instructors also have various credentials. CE training hours credits are relevant to various professional fields including Social Workers & Counselors, Case Managers & Care Coordination Staff, Certified Evidence-Based Professionals, Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, Professional Counselors among others.

Click here to view details online >>

EBO "MASTERCLASS" Changed The Game For This Organization

"Historically our agency faced three challenges, time, money, and size. Dedicating staff time to plan, implement, and monitor all the activities that go along with becoming evidence-based was an obvious challenge for any agency. Having the financial means to dedicate to the processes,  goes without saying. Finally, maintaining offices miles apart added additional challenges. During this time, our state reorganized the mental health systems.
 
Becoming a EBO has benefited us in numerous ways. We've overcome challenges by using our strategic plan. Our mission and vision (from EBP Action Plan) keep us focused on realistic and achievable activities. Most importantly, as agency leadership we are committed to being an evidence-based organization. It has helped us plan and sustain existing programs. It has also empowered us with successful grant writing, building a donor base for fund development, and in recruiting and hiring qualified staff. 
 
Most importantly though, we have seen successful outcomes for our clients and their families. It is exciting to hear our staff now talk about success stories with their clients, interest in new training opportunities, and future programs and services related to emerging research and best practices.
 
We will continue to grow in terms of the number of clients served, continue to train staff in new evidence-based programs and services, as well as, expand services into additional locations. We are well-positioned to handle changes related to Medicaid expansion, the ACA, and other unknowns related to behavioral health care. We know that the use of technology and social media will continue to influence how we do business and provide services. As an agency, we want to continue to build our capacity in using data and outcomes to guide and inform decision-making.
 
This program is an exciting journey and we cannot imagine providing services any other way! We continue to learn and challenge ourselves to be better. Please consider joining us in this effort!"

Testimonials

From Past Participants & Faculty


Started in 2007, this conference has continually helped evidence-based professionals level up. Explore the words of past attendees.

"Thank you. Truly enjoyed it"

"The interaction opportunities. I enjoyed listening to other participants - allowed me to brainstorm and revisit how I interact with my clients in a better way"

"Knowledgeable instructors, workbook usage, and very specific layout of materials"

G. MCalla, Jackson Behavioral Helath

"After working for 26 years in healthcare, this is the first time I attended a program that focuses on ME, not the patient. It was fabulous and will help me in my career and personal life greatly. THANK YOU"

K. Scorza, Seasons Center

"It has helped us with successful grant writing, building a donor base for fund development, and in recruiting and hiring qualified staff. It has benefited our organization by “clearly” signaling to those we work with what our values are and what is required if you collaborate with us. We have seen successful outcomes for our clients and their families. It is exciting to hear our staff now talk about success stories with their clients, interest in new training opportunities, and future programs and services related to emerging research and best practices."

J. Keene, San Mateo Probation

"I would say that helping to change the “culture” in our county about service delivery has been our most successful accomplishment. I would simply like to express my sincere appreciation to Joyfields Institute. With their help, we have raised the level of service to those we supervise by providing better rehabilitative opportunities, increasing public safety, and accountability to victims. it has allowed our department to set a standard in our county for policy development and program procurement. The expectation of all those we work with is that EBP must be a part of our collaboration. It has also raised our standing with our Board of Supervisors and Law Enforcement partners."