Coached Program: Theory of Change: From Activities to Impact
Map clear pathways connecting activities to measurable outcomes that satisfy donor requirements and guide implementation.
Enroll NowCoached Program: Theory of Change
Map clear pathways connecting activities to measurable outcomes that satisfy donor requirements and guide implementation.
This practical coaching introduces a more strategic and deliberate way of planning for change. You'll work backwards from your desired impact, surface hidden assumptions, and build theories that satisfy donors while guiding implementation.
In live sessions, you'll work directly with Neil Kendrick (25+ years experience) on your actual projects—bringing your Theory of Change challenges, getting expert guidance, and building frameworks you'll use immediately.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Theory of Change
Master the core concepts of Theory of Change and learn to work backwards from impact to activities. Surface and address assumptions, map causal pathways, and understand the critical difference between goals, outcomes, and impact.
Theory of Change in Practice
Build practical TOCs that integrate with project logic models and frameworks. Master stakeholder engagement for participatory TOC development, validate assumptions in real contexts, and clearly link activities through outputs and outcomes to impact.
Addressing Complexity and Context
Navigate complex environments using systems thinking and participatory approaches. Address power dynamics, conduct contextual analysis, and build flexibility into your Theory of Change to adapt when contexts shift.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adaptive Management
Design MEL frameworks based on Theory of Change principles. Collect data to measure progress along your causal pathways, implement adaptive management for course correction, and learn from best practices across sectors.
Consolidation and Application
Integrate all elements to create your own comprehensive Theory of Change. In the final session, we consolidate learning and develop action plans. You then submit your TOC for personalized feedback.
What Participants Say
"A systematic approach that works. We just submitted a proposal to our donor and they specifically praised our Theory of Change section. First time in 8 years we got approved without revisions."
Patricia Nkomo, Program Director, Health Alliance Zimbabwe
"I took several courses on the Theory of Change, but Neil's teaching approach is practical, elaborative, and comprehensive."
Mir Ahmed
"The in-person sessions really helped in exploring the complexities of how TOC applies in my unstable context. I realised that I'd been making assumptions that I hadn't really questioned before."
Maria Ö.
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