At Unity Effect, we observe the signals of regeneration in team collaboration, departmental self-organisation, and leadership that prioritizes learning over control. Real, transformative change is occurring, impacting not only these teams and organisations themselves, but entire sectors. However, traditional measurement and evaluation methods often fail to capture these crucial signals, focusing on easily quantifiable metrics rather than the nuanced, relational changes that signify true transformation. This disparity inspired our journey to redefine evaluation as a regenerative practice, leading to the creation of Regenerative Signal.
The Regenerative Signal is a comprehensive learning journey designed to embody a relational, life-centered approach to evaluation. It empowers organizations to "measure what matters" and transform evaluation into a dynamic, living learning practice. This journey integrates live sessions, access to resources, self-directed learning modules, and practical tools to facilitate the application of theoretical concepts. It gives you the tools and confidence to tell a compelling story about your impact, backed by a methodology that honors your work's complexity.
We offer Regenerative Signal as a customised, in-house consultancy (book a consultation here), or you can join our annual free learning journey.
Conventional evaluation methodologies, rooted in industrial paradigms, are linear and mechanistic. They prioritize inputs and outputs, treating organizations as machines rather than complex ecosystems. This approach often overlooks the emergent properties and relational dynamics essential to transformative work. To truly assess regenerative organizations and their wider impact, evaluation approaches must align with their values and inherent complexity. This realization led to the development of our core methodology, the Impact Garden, which forms the foundation of Regenerative Signal.
Regenerative Signal transforms evaluation from a burdensome task into a process of insight and growth. It offers a structured yet flexible approach to impact measurement, breaking down complex concepts into manageable, meaningful steps to build confidence and capability.
The interactive journey unfolds through three core phases:
At the core of Regenerative Signal is the Impact Garden, an open-source, adaptable framework refined through extensive practical application. It has been:
The Impact Garden emphasizes the cyclical, evolving nature of real change. It guides users in nurturing supportive conditions (the soil), designing effective learning loops (the irrigation system), and maintaining curiosity about unfolding outcomes and systemic shifts.
Complementing this methodology is the Capacity Compass, which operates on a powerful principle: thriving individuals, teams, and systems are built upon a set of foundational human capacities. Dynamic qualities —ways of being, relating, sensing, and acting— which evolve and can be developed.
The model integrates systems thinking, integral theory, complexity science, psychology, and contemplative/indigenous knowledge.
Transforming evaluation requires more than new frameworks; it demands a conducive environment for learning and growth. Our comprehensive ecosystem supports diverse learning styles and stages of development, combining meaningful live interaction with permanent resource access, asynchronous learning, and practical support for transferring insights into action.
The learning environment includes:
If you are finding it difficult to measure the real, nuanced value of your work, you are not alone.
In our 2025 cohort - comprising mostly Founders, CEOs, and Program Leads - the single biggest challenge was this exact struggle . But the data revealed a deeper, more specific tension:
Even though many participants have experienced evaluation processes that were participatory and learning-oriented (avg. score 3.5), they still struggle to capture what truly matters (avg. score 3.9).
This points to the real challenge: it's not just about finding better methods. It's about bridging the gap between a one-time positive experience and a lasting, embedded organizational practice.
Our learning journey is designed to solve this exact problem: how to make good evaluation stick.
We move beyond theory to focus on the mindset, tools, and language needed to embed a regenerative approach into your team's DNA. The journey empowers you to:
This journey is designed for you if you resonate with any of the following challenges:
Our cohorts typically include leaders and teams from:
Interested in joining our free general Regenerative Signal cohort for 2026? We’ll host one workshop per month from May to October (with a break in August). Fill out our interest form and the official registration link will be shared with you in early 2026.
Integrating Regenerative Signal into your organisation or network transforms how you understand, measure, and sustain impact, shifting it from a compliance burden to a source of strategic insight and organisational vitality.
Benefits include:
We offer a tailored version of Regenerative Signal to align with your organisation's timelines, use cases, and stakeholders. This includes custom workshops, team coaching, bespoke templates, and ongoing support to embed evaluation and recognition in everyday work.
The best way to begin is with a simple conversation. We invite you to connect with us in the way that works best for you:
The signals of regeneration are ever-present. The crucial question is: are our measurement practices enabling us to perceive and cultivate them? We are eager to support you in discovering the answer.
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