Host a Staff Focus Group

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman

Hosting a focus group allows leaders to hear from a select group of staff about a specific topic.   

Focus groups can offer a deeper dive into a specific department or specialty within your organization or can offer staff a chance to give feedback.

Do you have a concern about turnover in a specific department? Have staff expressed concern about a specific policy or procedure? Do you have an upcoming project that staff would appreciate advising? Those are perfect opportunities to host a focus group!

According to the University of Arizona in Tucson, focus groups are “useful in understanding how or why people hold certain beliefs about a topic or program of interest.” Remember, focus groups need to offer a safe and open environment where staff are comfortable providing honest feedback. Consider how you will create a safe space prior to hosting. Visit the Agency for Health Research and Quality for more resources and best practices.

Get more information in the Workforce Center. Questions? Contact Jenna Kellerman at jkellerman@leadingagemn.org.