Developing a theory of change
Online course

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Course description

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This live online workshop guides participants through the process of strategic planning for achieving research impact. The focus is on making informed decisions about impact strategies, refining objectives, and developing a robust theory of change to map pathways for targeted impacts. Participants will begin by self-assessing the impacts they aim to achieve and identifying desired changes from their research or engagement activities. The workshop provides step-by-step guidance on creating an evidence-based theory of change—a systematic and dynamic tool for conceptualising the interventions and outcomes needed to reach impact goals.

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Key benefits:

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• Define realistic goals and clarify the changes you aim to achieve through your research or engagement.

• Build an evidence-based theory of change that maps pathways to desired outcomes and impacts.

• Learn the value of stakeholder analysis and participatory methods to strengthen impact strategies.

• Utilise practical methodologies such as surveys, qualitative interviews, and participatory workshops.

• Identify intermediate and long-term outcomes while systematically conceptualising impact interventions.

• Apply knowledge to real-world scenarios through interactive group exercises and discussions.

• Learn how to engage stakeholders in the process of clarifying and validating theories of change.

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At the end of the workshop:

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• You receive slides and links to useful resources you can borrow and adapt for your work.

• Prof Jensen continues to answer all questions from participants via email after the course, guaranteeing a response to all questions within one week.

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