The Word version of the Dynamic Reflective Binnacle tool is suitable for online use as a live and open document that can be completed transparently – for example, using a shared document editor. It helps to encourage learning and reflexivity in experiments, and to maintain the link between systems transformation and the concrete actions and … from Tool: Dynamic Reflective Binnacle (Word version)
This gives an introduction to the TIPC member country Sweden’s Innovation Agency, Vinnova’s TIP experiment which resulted in a new approach to projects in funding call to lead towards Transformative Outcomes. … from TIP Experiment on Food & Health Systems with Vinnova, Sweden
Highly complex and uncertain environments require experimentation and a different approach to evaluation. This paper makes the case for a ‘formative evaluataion’ approach and explores the implications of following this approach for the skills, attitudes and values needed by those inovlved in the evaluation process. This article presents our approach to the evaluation of transformative … from Evaluating transformative innovation policy. Insights from two experimental policies
In this example learning history, participants in the Vinnova experiment discuss the experience of adding an active reflexive layer to work on transformation of the food system. Their insights highlight the importance of reflexivity in Transformative Innovation Policy experiments for: working with complexity; managing expectations and assumptions; coping with challenges and change; finding common ground … from Learning history: Mutual understanding and trust-building
This blog is an edited extract from an article exploring TIPC experiences of implementing formative evaluation, highlighting the skills, attitudes and values required from evaluators to strengthen trust, participatory engagement and a learning mindset in experiments. Between 2019 and 2021, TIPC worked with partners to develop a formative approach to the evaluation of Transformative … from Reflexive practice in Transformative Innovation Policy: Six lessons for action researchers
These extracts show how the Dynamic Reflective Binnacle tool was used during the TIPC-Vinnova experiment on food systems in 2020 to process reflection and learning. The anonymised contributions of participants show how knowledge and attitudes shifted during the course of the process and reveal some of the issues that emerged. To download the tool and … from Using the Dynamic Reflective Binnacle at the experiment level
This worksheet can be printed and used in face-to-face meetings and workshops to encourage learning and reflexivity in experiments, and to maintain the link between systems transformation and the concrete actions and pathways portrayed in the flexible theory of change. The Dynamic Reflective Binnacle records and keeps track of changes in attitudes, interaction and knowledge … from Tool: Dynamic Reflective Binnacle (pdf version)
This example from the Vinnova experiment shows the learning history method in action, introducing observations from team members on the role of mutual understanding and trust-building in creating learning spaces that trigger action based reflexivity. It includes reflections on the methodology, ways of working, expectations, team dynamics and essential ingredients, before posing questions for further … from Example learning history: Mutual understanding and trust-building
This presentation introduces the experiment undertaken by Vinnova in partnership with TIPC, which sought to understand and explain how a transition towards more sustainable practices can be achieved, using the food area as a pilot. The slides introduce the aims and objectives for the experimentation, followed by the methodology (formative evaluation with a focus on … from TIPC and Vinnova’s experimental policy engagement
