Discover Your Role in Research
Assessing Extractive vs. Liberatory Approaches in your Organization
By Dr. Zuri Tau | LiberatoryResearch.com
Welcome! This organizational assessment helps teams reflect on their collective approach to research and evaluation. Based on Dr. Zuri Tau's framework examining organizational roles on a spectrum from extractive to liberatory practices.
How to take this assessment: For each question, select up to TWO answers that best reflect your organization's typical practices. Consider how your organization operates as a whole, not just individual preferences. There are no "right" or "wrong" answers—this is a tool for organizational reflection and growth.
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