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1. A Systemic ‘Theories of Change’ Approach for Projects and Change Initiatives in the Context of Quality Enhancement Activity in Higher Education

Author : Diane Hart

Published in: Problem Structuring Approaches for the Management of Projects

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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A systemic Theory of Change approach to projects and change initiatives is explained and illustrated in the context of educational development activity using case studies from a large UK university. The approach involves facilitated modelling used to support organisational learning. Models are updated through action learning cycles of planning, implementation, evaluation, and reflection. The theoretical basis is justified in relation to reflective practice, organisational learning, participative and theory-based programme evaluation, and critical systems thinking. The critical reflection from its application to the case studies is not presented as ‘proof’ of effectiveness or good practice, but only to provide insight into what was found useful and learned from the applications in this context, to help others assess the usefulness and transferability to their situations of interest.

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Title: A Systemic ‘Theories of Change’ Approach for Projects and Change Initiatives in the Context of Quality Enhancement Activity in Higher Education
Author: Diane Hart
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Problem Structuring Approaches for the Management of Projects
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-93262-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-93263-7

Copyright Year: 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93263-7_1

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