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Theory of Change (TOC)

Build your model

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build your toc from story using 3 key methods

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learn the tools to communicate it with others

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increase TOC  sophistication using research & systems thinking

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Quality pRESENTATIONS

20 - 30 minute presentations

and 2-3 page information sheets with real-life current examples released weekly.

experienced facilitatorS

Facilitated by Samantha Abbato.

Guest presentations by Dr. Chris Skelly (Course includes 3 live-video Q&A sessions).

Applied 
Learnings

Weekly activities guided by easy-to-use templates, group discussions for directly applying the learnings to your own projects.

Comprehensive training guide

Complete downloadable resource with information, activity sheets and fillable templates that you can continue to use in your work.

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WHY USE THEORY OF CHANGE

Next Course Commencing 2022

6 weeks (+2)

Contact for Team pricing

Theory of Change (TOC) is one of the most powerful tools in the evaluation toolbox. TOC is a hands-on tool that can provide you with a step-wise and strategic MAP to guide not only your evaluation, but program planning and learning too!

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This course is the ideal starting point for individuals and teams wanting to evaluate and improve their programs and other initiatives. Learn the tools, minus the jargon. Apply the learnings as you build an effective TOC that you can communicate with stakeholders and use as a foundation for evaluating.

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*You will have access to the course content and software for 8 weeks, so if you miss a week you will have the opportunity to catch up.

Sessions

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PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO THEORY OF CHANGE

In this first session, we provide you the basic tools for TOC. You will be guided in using pictures and stories to begin to build your own TOC

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mental models and stakeholders

Learn how to increase the power of your TOC as a collaborative framework and communication tool by gaining practical skills in eliciting mental models

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research literature 1 - Archetypes

We show you how to search the research literature to gain insights and how to use results-chains archetypes for further building your TOC

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software and design - for toc communication

We introduce you to several TOC-friendly software options and the opportunity to trial them for designing, communicating and collaborating.

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building complexity- systems thinking basics

Apply some basic concepts of systems thinking to future-proof your TOC, including: boundaries, virtuous and vicious cycles and balancing loops.

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research literature 2 - creating an evidence base

Learn how to effectively use the research literature to strengthen the evidence base and increase the feasibility of your TOC.

For more information or if you have any questions, email the Visual Insights team - Sam@samanthaabbato.com.au.

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