Reflexive monitoring—the way to effectively monitor and manage impact. The field of impact is often characterized by a degree of uncertainty. You are dealing with a large, uncontrollable environment. Unexpected developments and unforeseen outcomes of your own actions also play a role. This can be discouraging—but you can also prepare for it.
Applying reflexive monitoring helps teams and organizations learn and track developments, the effects of activities, and the evaluation of choices. By focusing on the deeper layers of meaning in activities and processes, both successful and less successful factors become visible. It also provides insight into when impact is being made and what that impact specifically means for you and your organization.
The Reflexive Monitoring program consists of multiple sessions, each centered on a different theme. Progress, developments, and movements from previous sessions are systematically reflected upon. Pausing to interpret these developments in real time creates an informed basis for managing activities and processes: whether to continue as planned, adjust activities, shift target groups, etc. Applying reflexive monitoring helps organizations navigate the uncertainty inherent in maximizing societal impact.
Measuring small micro-effects that together form greater impact, which can be leveraged for impact assessment.
Deep learning with colleagues about the context in which the organization operates, while developing skills to navigate complexity effectively.
Adjusting when desired effects fail to appear and amplifying successful elements further.
Continuously analyzing what works and why it works.
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