Developing a theory of change
Map the route from research to impact
- Live online
- 60 minutes
- £95 · £69 concession
- 2 open dates
Without a clear map of how your work will create change, even well-intentioned projects can lose focus or fail to achieve their goals.
Many research projects struggle to articulate how their work leads to impact. Without a clear theory of change, funding pitches, evaluation plans, and stakeholder conversations all suffer.
This workshop walks you through building a theory of change you can apply the same week, drawing on evidence from impact-leading research programmes and tested across hundreds of research teams.
What you’ll walk away with
- A complete theory of change for one of your current projects
- Tested frameworks for connecting activities, outputs, outcomes and impact
- Methods for surfacing assumptions and risks early
- Tools to communicate your theory of change to funders and stakeholders
What the session covers
- UnderstandWhy developing a theory of change matters now, and the evidence behind the approach.
- LearnThe step-by-step method your trainer uses, distilled into one focused hour.
- ApplyWorked examples showing the method on real research, ready to adapt to your own.
- AskLive Q&A with your trainer, so you leave with answers to your own case.
Who trains you
Trainers are assigned per date. The trainer named on the date you book runs that session live.
Eric Jensen has trained 25,000+ researchers and professionals. He specializes in training on evidence-based engagement, research impact evaluation, REF case studies, and strategic impact planning.
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