Strategic thinking, design and the theory of change : a framework for designing impactful and transformational social interventions / edited by Luca Simeone (associate professor of strategic design, department of architecture, design and media technology, Aalborg University, Denmark), David Drabble (senior researcher/consultant, Tavistock Institute of Human Relations, UK), Nicola Morelli (professor of service design), Amalia de Götzen (associate professor of service design, department of architecture, design and media technology, Aalborg University, Denmark).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Simeone, Luca, editor.

Drabble, David, editor.

Morelli, Nicola, editor.

Götzen, Amalia de, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Strategic planning.

Critical thinking.

Creative thinking.

Community development.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (354 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2023.

Summary:

"This book offers insights into how the Theory of Change framework can be effectively employed in a wide range of social interventions. Presenting its potential to support strategy and strategic thinking, this book offers an entry point to understanding how Theory of Change can be applied beyond the typical domain of aid projects. Written by leading scholars and practitioners in the field, the book applies a range of case studies to explore how Theory of Change can be implemented in projects and programmes on different scales. Bringing together cases from different geographic, social, economic and cultural contexts, it demonstrates how Theory of Change can be adapted and help projects to replicate, and showcases the different ways in which practitioners can utilise it. Strategic Thinking, Design and the Theory of Change will be essential reading for both professionals already working with Theory of Change and academics interested in strategy, organisation studies, innovation management, design research and project management. Graduate and undergraduate students will also find the book's practical approach and intensive use of case studies of value"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Introduction to Strategic Thinking, Design and the Theory of Change / Luca Simeone, David Drabble, Nicola Morelli and Amalia de Götzen

Part I. Foundations of theory of change

2. The conceptual and operational foundations of Theory of Change in relation to strategic thinking / David Drabble, Richard Allen, Nicola Morelli, Amalia de Götzen and Luca Simeone

3. Interactive strategy-making: dynamic adaptation with links to design thinking and Theory of Change / Torben Juul Andersen

4. Theories of Change and results-based management for the sustainable development agenda / Cary Y. Hendrickson and Maryna Henrysson

5. Theory of Change from formulation to evaluation: a critique on the operationalization of the logic model / Francesca Foglieni, Veronica De Salvo, Lisa Cagnin and Stefano Maffei

Part II. Development of a theory of change

6. Deriving benefits from Theory of Change for innovation programming in the public and private sector / Laura Hayward, Raynette Bierman and Jessica Baxendale

7. Developing a bespoke Theory of Change: drawing on complexity science to strengthen the application of the public value framework in the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) / Leyla Bagherli, Tarran Macmillan, Matthew Jones, Adam Hejnowicz, Nigel Gilbert and Fraser Macleod

8. The Theory of Change of a social activation and experimentation team / Michelle Zucker, Joanna Petkiewicz, Ilona Puskas and Carys Boyle

Part III. The visual dimension of theory of change as a strategic tool towards impact

9. Visualizing strategy through Theory of Change: the DESIGNSCAPES case / Luca Simeone, Nicola Morelli, David Drabble and Amalia de Götzen

10. Global challenges research fund: using Theory of Change as a strategic framework to guide research and innovation for development impact / Isabel Vogel and Chris Barnett

Part IV. Collaborative and multifaceted aspects of theory of change

11. Change, as told, interpreted, implemented and strategized / Patrycja Kaszynska and Adam Thorpe

12. Capturing the 'additionality' of temporary use in urban regeneration: a narrative and multi-level Theory of Change for participatory urban futures / Laura Martelloni, Ignace De Somer and Michael Wagemans

13. Multiple Theories of Change for innovation governance / Jean Barroca, Salvatore Di Dio, Jesse Marsh and Domenico Schillaci

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781803927718 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.