Expert – Logframes [Academy]
A comparison of logical frameworks and Theory of Change.
Expert - ToC pitfalls [Academy]
A discussion of the common pitfalls when developing a Theory of Change.
Feedback Loops
A discussion on the importance of incorporating feedback mechanisms in a Theory of Change, to reflect the dynamic nature of social systems.
Fostering a learning and co-creation culture
A discussion on how to build the culture and mindset appropriate for Theory of Change thinking.
Measurement - Methodologies to claim contribution and attribution
An introduction to measuring and claiming impact.
Complexity science and systems thinking
Looking at a Theory of Change from a complexity perspective.
Power and gender relations
A discussion on the importance to incorporate power and gender analysis in your Theory of Change. We look at how to conduct an analysis of power and gender relations and how these may drive or hamper the change you seek.
Assumptions
A detailed discussion on the crux of Theory of Change development: bringing to the surface underlying assumptions.
Level of specification
A discussion of how the level of detail to use for a Theory of Change.
ToC Quality audit
A list of criteria to assess the quality of a Theory of Change.
Type - Inputs [Academy]
What are inputs? How can we identify them?
Type - Activities & Outputs [Academy]
What are activities and outputs? How can we identify them?
Type - Outcomes / Impact [Academy]
What are outcomes and impact? How can we identify them?
Theme - Opportunities and threats
A discussion on how opportunities and threats/risks can be incorporated in your Theory of Change.
Theme - Needs
A discussion on how to use Changeroo to communicate your needs in achieving your vision of success.
Theme - Innovation
A discussion on how innovation fits in within Changeroo.
Theme - Trade-offs
A discussion on how trade-offs fit in within Changeroo.
Theme - Validation and assumptions
A discussion on how assumptions and validation fit in within Changeroo.
Theme - Progress
A discussion on how quantitative indicators and qualitative information fits in within Changeroo.
Step - Strategy narratives
What do we mean by "strategy narratives" in Changeroo? An overview and discussion,
Step - Narrative Change story
In this step you extend your narrative with a textual summary of your visualization and any other relevant information you wish to present.
Step - Purpose, scope and development
The general narrative of a Theory of Change: the purpose, scope and process followed to develop a Theory of Change.
Step - Situation analysis
The start of a Theory of Change: the situation analysis.
Step - Vision of success
Discussing the Vision of success as the goal a Theory of Change works toward to.
Step - Theory of Action
A discussion of Theory of Action.
Step - Pathways of change
This post discusses organising change processes into pathways toward your vision of success. Here we look at the relationships between the different "blocks" that make up a Theory of Change.
Step and Type - Context elements
A discussion on making a Theory of Change context-specific.
Step - Change process
An introduction to Theory of Change and Theory of Action
Illustration Apple a Day
An illustration of Theory of Change based on the "Apple a Day" initiative.
What is a Theory of Change
Explaining the concept of Theory of Change
Changeroo Tour
A tour through Changeroo
ToC development process
An overview of the steps for developing a Theory of Change.