Regenerative Measurement & Evaluation

For us, measuring impact is based on curiosity, joint learning, sharing knowledge and applying methodologies that capture human complexity. It is an empowering process that reveals hidden opportunities and resources, creates a deeper understanding of yourself and others, and opens up scenarios for joint action.
The Kofi Annan Foundation enjoyed collaborating with Unity Effect for its Kofi Annan Changemakers initiative and greatly benefited from Emily’s facilitation skills and caring attitude. She brought innovative formats while preserving the core spirit of the initiative and was friendly and collaborative throughout the planning and delivery of the programme. On request of the organizing team, Unity Effect also conducted an impact evaluation of the programme, providing valuable information and suggestions that will further support the initiative’s growth and positive impact on its young changemakers.
Linda Peterhans
,
Kofi Annan Foundation
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Our Models & Resources


Our focus is on providing resources, tools and templates that you can use in your daily and strategic work.  

Measuring capacity building

A methodology for measuring capacity building within individuals, teams, organisations & networks, with databases (based on academic assessments) and sample surveys, structured in a way that you can easily integrate into your work.
Working with stories

Guidance and sample surveys to collect, analyse and visualise stories and other forms of qualitative data in a systematic way.
Tracking internal learning & development

Templates, sample surveys, and guidance to turn internal information (e.g. from retrospectives, team meetings or project evaluations) into meaningful data.
Measurement frameworks

A model called “impact garden” that can be used instead of logic models to design your own Theory of Change or measurement framework, alongside a regenerative approach to measurement and evaluation, with guiding principles and ethics.


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for more information, or to find out about our Community of Practice with access to our Living Library of resources, tools and templates.

Community of Practice on Regenerative Evaluation

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Introducing Unity Effect’s Living Library

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Designing Regenerative Frameworks

We have often observed that the frameworks and impact logic we use get in the way of creating meaningful change, rather than supporting it. Some of the common challenges are that success factors and indicators are provided externally, and not developed in a participatory way. Beyond this, the overall logic tends to be linear ('A leads to B'), which does not take into account the interdependent and cyclical nature of change. 

We design regenerative frameworks which help you use measurement and evaluation as opportunities to bring your purpose to life, by drawing upon the resources that are already there.
To get started on designing your evaluation framework,
contact us.


Our Services

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Impact Evaluation

We have often observed that the linear, non-participatory way we go about measuring impact gets in the way of creating meaningful change. Impact evaluation then becomes a reporting burden, oftentimes not measuring what truly matters. What matters in our work includes: relational aspects (e.g. trust), inner capacities of individuals, teams and organisations (e.g. resilience), and the complex and dynamic environments we work in. 

We design holistic frameworks which help you use measurement and evaluation as opportunities to bring your purpose to life, reveal hidden synergies and actively engage with the people and stakeholders around you. To explore impact evaluation for your organisation or network, contact us.

Indicators and impact logics

Developing or adjusting indicators and impact logics with a strong(er) and more consistent focus on the inner dimensions, circularity, regeneration and capacity development.

Grounding what you do in science

Drawing on components of systems thinking, qualitative research or psychometric assessment to give your data collection more weight and depth. 

Participatory
processes

Designing and facilitating participatory and inclusive approaches to evaluation. Providing tips, templates and resources to invite all stakeholders into the conversation.
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Strategy & teamwork

Strategies can provide orientation and make our vision or purpose tangible. Yet in an increasingly complex world, 5 year plans with set goals and KPIs attached to them is not the most effective solution. Central to a regenerative approach to strategy setting is to identify meaningful goals, and create a cyclical process to work towards them. 

In this approach, focusing on how we go about achieving our goals is just as important as setting them. Are we set up for success with the resources needed to achieve our goals, or do we have blind spots? What are the conditions within our team or organisation in terms of trust, collaboration or resilience? 

Regenerative measurement and evaluation supports you in making both your goals and internal conditions visible, with the intention to support and empower you on all levels of your strategic and team development. To explore strategy development for your organisation or network, contact us.

Strategy
development

We support you in identifying meaningful goals and targets, linked to the vision or purpose of yourself, your team and organisation.

Evaluation & implementation

We work with you to design iterative processes and evaluation cycles to make sense of your progress towards your goals, embedded in the regenerative paradigm.

Internal
teamwork

We provide you with tools and resources to assess cultural elements in your team, using measurement as a means to foster teamwork and creating cultures of trust.
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Community of practice & capacity building

A regenerative approach to impact evaluation requires different capacities to carry it out. Alongside defining indicators, developing frameworks, collecting and analysing data, and writing reports, it also requires skills in facilitation and creating spaces for learning, understanding structures and dynamics of systems, and reflecting on your own role in the evaluation process.

Community of practice

We host a Community of Practice on “regenerative measurement and evaluation” where we bring together researchers and practitioners for interactive sessions on different topics every 6 weeks. Read more here.

Capacity building

We offer interactive workshops, longer training programs, and 1:1 sessions to build capacities for regenerative measurement and evaluation within your organisation. To explore capacity building for your organisation or network, contact us.

Resources & templates

Gain access to our Living Library, a curated collection of resources which support your daily and strategic work, which bring together practical tools and experience, with relevant, academically grounded sources and insights.
Read more here.

Any questions about regenerative measurement and evaluation, or our offers? Book a call with Jannik.

Capacity Building for Evaluation

A regenerative approach to impact evaluation requires different capacities to carry it out. Yes, it’s still about defining indicators, developing frameworks, collecting and analysing data, and writing reports. But it’s also about facilitation and creating spaces for learning, understanding structures and dynamics of systems, and reflecting on your own role in the evaluation process. We offer interactive workshops, longer training programs, and 1:1 sessions to build these capacities within your organisation. To explore capacity building for your organisation,
get in touch.

Providing Tools and Templates

We provide tools and templates based on a holistic approach to impact evaluation. This includes measuring both intangible (mindset, capacities, team culture) and tangible aspects within teams, networks and individuals. Our tools and templates draw on psychometric assessments, integral theory, neuroscience, and qualitative data collection.

To find out how our tools and templates can support your work,
reach out to us.

Past Projects

Here is a selection of projects we have worked on.
Measuring impact and capacity development for the Kofi Annan Foundation's Changemaker's Initiative

Evaluation of a year long program using quantitative and qualitative methods to understand the inner capacity development of changemakers (ongoing since 2022).

Evaluating the impact of our Purpose Journey

Implementing a regenerative approach to evaluating the impact of our Purpose Journey, through measuring inner capacities and action steps of participants and understanding the conditions which enabled change to happen.

Creating impact briefs for the Network on Decentralisation and Local Governance (DeLoG)

Evaluating the activities and impact of the network over 17 years, and deriving lessons learned and recommendations.

Impact evaluation for the Social Entrepreneurship Network Germany (SEND e.V.)

Co-designing a Theory of Change and regeneratively evaluating two of SEND e.V.'s programs for inclusive entrepreneurship.

Contributor to Network Weaver (ongoing)

Sharing resources with the community to support its vision: Weaving connections for equity, justice & transformation.

Research on Rethinking Impact

Partnering up with researchers to measure the perception of practitioners on impact. Support with data collection and analysis.

Evaluating the Impact of our Changemaker Journey

High-level analysis of our own capacity building program for changemakers. Highlighting the importance of inner clarity and knowing your own values.

Tracking Network Impact: Workshop at ENACT! Festival

Designing and facilitating a Mini-Technique Workshop on using impact stories within networks. Included a live demonstration with a survey and visualisation.

Framework Development to Measure SDG Implementation

Developing a holistic framework to measure SDG implementation on the ground. Focus on social aspects in rural communities.

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