This valuable research report presents a framework for evaluating Transformative Innovation Policy (TIP) developed within the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium (TIPC). It provides practical guidance for policymakers and researchers seeking to design evaluation approaches that support learning, experimentation and systemic change in innovation policy. It explores how evaluation approaches need to evolve in order to … from A Framework for Evaluating Transformative Innovation Policy
In this Open Learning Series session, Rob Byrne and Manuel Laranja provide an introduction to the foundational transitions principles addressed by the Pentagonal map tool and explore how the tool has been used in Sustainability Finance teaching with course participants from within and outside of the finance sector. The Pentagonal map is a systems mapping tool … from Financing Sustainability Transitions: Lessons from System Mapping Exercises
This simple tool is designed to support group learning and reflection in Transformative Innovation Policy and sustainability transitions initiatives. The tool is based on the idea that documenting significant moments, decisions, and turning points can help identify patterns of change and lessons for future action. It encourages us to reflect on who we are in … from Tool: Histories of change
Knowledge communities are crucial for systemic change, as they facilitate the co‑creation of actionable knowledge, support ongoing experimentation, and help embed transformative thinking into policy and practice. This journal article explores how communities of practice can be created and sustained to generate, integrate, and use the diverse knowledge needed for Transformative Innovation Policy. Using the … from Building a knowledge infrastructure for Transformative Innovation Policy (TIP): An analytical approach based on the experimental TIP conference 2022
This is a recorded session from TIPC’s Open Learning Series, which explores how theories of change can be framed from a transformative perspective – especially in the context of innovation policy orientated towards system change. The video includes discussion on the Multi-Level Perspective and Transformative Outcomes, examining the ways in which projects, programmes or policies … from Open Learning Series: Theories of Change for Transformative Innovation Policy
Accelerated decarbonization of academic conferences is necessary and urgent. Despite the window of opportunity that COVID-19 created for rethinking conferences, there is a risk of slipping back into old habits now that restrictions are lifted. This commentary reports on recent experiences with a unique, sustainable approach to academic conferencing involving an international partnership and hub … from Transitioning to sustainable academic conferences needs more experimentation and reflection
This influential paper from the Aspen Institute proposed the ‘Theory of Change Approach’ for the Comprehensive Community Initiative (CCI). Three stages in carrying out this approach are identified and elaborated, namely, surfacing and articulating a theory of change; measuring a CCI’s activities and intended outcomes; and analyzing and interpreting the results of an evaluation, including … from Applying a Theory of Change Approach to the Evaluation of Comprehensive Community Initiatives
Hivos values working with Theory of Change (ToC) as an appropriate approach to guide its strategic thinking and action, as well as its collaborative action with others. The use of a ToC approach fosters critical questioning of all aspects of change interventions and supports adaptive planning and management in response to diverse and quickly changing … from Hivos Theory of Change
Enabling collaboration across disciplines, business functions, departments, organizations, and industries is a critical innovation management challenge. Successful innovation depends on effective knowledge integration among diverse actors. The concept of boundary objects to achieve knowledge integration has gained increasing popularity within innovation management. Despite the growing relevance, existing literature reviews about boundary objects are sparse. This … from Boundary objects, knowledge integration, and innovation management: A systematic review of the literature
