About this event
This workshop is a revised version of the previously titled 'Identifying Outcomes, Talking Impact'.
How can you ensure that as you start a piece of work, you’re in the best position to achieve great outcomes? Are you confident you’re even totally clear what outcomes you’re really aiming for?
We’ll talk about what we mean by 'outcomes' and 'impact' in the non-profit sector. We'll then look at some ways you can prioritise areas of work from your long list of things you could take forward to increase your chances of success.
Then, by considering the Theory of Change that sits behind the approach you're going to take with an area of work, you can help ensure the team has a shared understanding of what you're going to do and that you're planning with clearer objectives. We'll look at how spending an extra hour using this approach at the start of a piece of work can significantly affect what you'll achieve later.
These are small-group workshops, so we’re expecting you to come ready and willing to participate. With a maximum of 12 participants at each session, you can explore the topic with peers and identify practical steps you can take.
Type of event
Interactive learning session with a small group of participants. Please have your camera on if that’s possible.
Who is this event for?
This event is for any Healthwatch paid staff who want to understand better how to plan for outcomes and impact. It is suitable for people who haven't previously attended any of our introductory impact training sessions or participated in one provided for their full Healthwatch team on using Theory of Change.
Given the small groups involved, we ask that only one or two people from your Healthwatch book a place on the same workshop.
What you will learn?
The workshop will focus on showing you the following:
- How to be more aware of the outcomes and impact you intend to achieve from any project.
- Some ways to help prioritise which projects to take forward.
- What is a Theory of Change, and why should you do one before you start any project?
•How other Healthwatch have used the Theory of Change approach.
•How assumptions might influence your activities.
Part of the session will involve a group exercise so participants can help each other explore how outcomes and impact relate to real examples.
Who is running this event?
Jon Turner, Impact Programme and Regional Network (North West) Manager.