EA Talks
Workshop: Building a Theory of Change for Your Research | Michael Aird | EAG DC 22
Apr 1, 2023
Michael Aird discusses the importance of developing a theory of change for research to enhance impact and career progression. He covers key concepts like paths to impact, stakeholders, and effective research project planning and execution. The workshop provides strategies to connect research to tangible actions and decision-makers, ensuring research is insightful and actionable.
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- Developing a theory of change enhances research impact and career growth.
- Optimizing research involves balancing specific knowledge and transferable skills for impact.
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Development of Theories of Change for Research Impact
Developing an explicit theory of change can enhance the impact of research while improving career trajectory. The workshop emphasizes understanding theories of change, their usefulness in research, and the process of building one. It highlights common ways research projects can fail to be highly impactful, including being accurate but irrelevant or hard for key decision-makers to use. By applying theories of change, researchers can avoid common pitfalls and strive for maximum positive impact.
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