{"id":16523,"date":"2023-02-13T16:58:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T21:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audreymarcotte.ca\/plan-engagement-vers-reussite-pevr-sonder-grand-groupe\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T17:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T22:09:12","slug":"commitment-to-success-plan-pevr-surveying-a-large-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audreymarcotte.ca\/en\/commitment-to-success-plan-pevr-surveying-a-large-group\/","title":{"rendered":"PEVR &#8211; How to Survey a Large Group of People"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every four years, school service centers in Quebec are required to produce a <em>Plan d&#8217;engagement vers la r\u00e9ussite (PEVR)<\/em>, which could be translated freely to <em>Commitment to Success Plan<\/em>. This tool outlines a center&#8217;s major orientations, aimed at encouraging and supporting student engagement in learning. Along with my friend and colleague <a href=\"https:\/\/bellerosexd.com\/fr\/who-we-are\">Louis-Philippe Bellerose<\/a>, we had the pleasure of leading five discussion workshops with key stakeholders at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cssdd.gouv.qc.ca\/\"><em>Centre de services scolaires des D\u00e9couvreurs<\/em><\/a>. These discussion workshops gathered input from groups made up of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teachers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daycare staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Center managers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School principals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These workshops were part of the process of drafting the organization\u2019s PEVR. Defining the orientations of the PEVR required an in-depth understanding of the needs, expectations, and aspirations of a large group of people. In this article, I present the approach we used to consult nearly 150 people and contribute to the creation of a meaningful strategic plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establish a Clear Vision of Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First of all, before calling on or meeting people, it was essential to establish a clear vision of the objectives to be achieved. In our case, our mandate was to help determine the key elements that would become the basis for drafting the PEVR. To do this, we knew we had to look for qualitative (as opposed to quantitative) data and that we would have to call on several stakeholder groups in order to get a 360\u00b0 view. Based on this information, we were able to build a well-targeted workshop format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare for Data Collection by Asking Relevant Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discussion guides remain an essential tool for surveying a large group and encouraging discussion. With the help of a content specialist, we designed discussion guides with open-ended questions for detailed feedback. We ensured that the questions remained context-specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Divide a Large Group into Sub-Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The small-group method was the preferred approach for effectively surveying all these people. By dividing the participants into smaller sub-groups, we encouraged in-depth discussions and gathered detailed information. In our case, we divided the participants according to their profiles and specialties. For each group, a content specialist was present at the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1284\" height=\"856\" src=\"https:\/\/audreymarcotte.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pevr.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16519\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/audreymarcotte.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pevr.png 1284w, https:\/\/audreymarcotte.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pevr-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/audreymarcotte.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pevr-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/audreymarcotte.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pevr-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1284px) 100vw, 1284px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of Sub-Groups<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Collaborative Brainstorming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the workshop, we encouraged collaborative brainstorming, allowing participants to share their ideas openly and creatively. This encouraged a diversity of perspectives and enriched the basis for the plan\u2019s orientations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Analyze and Validate with Experts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the data had been collected, we adopted a collaborative approach to analysis. Feedback sessions were organized so that content specialists could validate the results and provide additional insights. This approach reinforced the legitimacy of the orientations that emerged from these workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surveying a large group in order to define the orientations of a strategic plan such as the <em>Plan d\u2019engagement vers la r\u00e9ussite<\/em> (PEVR) was an ambitious challenge. Our warmest thanks go to the management of the <em>Centre de services scolaires des D\u00e9couvreurs<\/em> for their trust and the pleasure we had during these meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By following these tips, you too can create a dynamic and inclusive consultation process that not only meets your business needs but also the expectations of your participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/audreymarcotte.ca\/en\/contact\/\">contact me<\/a> to schedule your discussion workshops!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aligning students, parents, teachers, and school leadership around shared priorities<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[445],"tags":[553,534],"class_list":["post-16523","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-how-to-plan-your-digital-transformation","tag-case-studies","tag-public-sector","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>PEVR - How to Survey a Large Group of People<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Every four years, school service centers produce a strategic plan. 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