Introduction to Strategic Thinking, Design and the Theory of Change

Luca Simeone; David Drabble; Nicola Morelli; Amalia de Götzen

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Introduction to Strategic Thinking, Design and the Theory of Change

Luca Simeone^*, David Drabble, Nicola Morelli, Amalia de Götzen

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Given the risks of starting or running any initiative, strategic thinking through Theory of Change is an important approach to overcome endemic challenges and get ideas off the ground. Strategic thinking is seen here as a way of discovering the critical factors that lead to success in any venture, and Theory of Change supports this as a way of thinking that systematically attempts to map the factors and assumptions to lead to change. Given its flexibility, Theory of Change can provide many possible models on how change can happen. After discussing the gaps that this book fills in the design and strategic thinking scholarship, the chapter provides an overview of the five parts and 19 chapters of the book.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Strategic Thinking, Design and the Theory of Change : A Framework for Designing Impactful and Transformational Social Interventions
Editors	Luca Simeone, David Drabble, Nicola Morelli, Amalie de Götzen
Number of pages	19
Publisher	Edward Elgar Publishing
Publication date	25 Apr 2023
Pages	1-19
Chapter	1
ISBN (Print)	9781803927701
ISBN (Electronic)	9781803927718
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4337/9781803927718.00006
Publication status	Published - 25 Apr 2023

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Simeone, L., Drabble, D., Morelli, N., & de Götzen, A. (2023). Introduction to Strategic Thinking, Design and the Theory of Change. In L. Simeone, D. Drabble, N. Morelli, & A. de Götzen (Eds.), Strategic Thinking, Design and the Theory of Change: A Framework for Designing Impactful and Transformational Social Interventions (pp. 1-19). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781803927718.00006

Simeone, Luca ; Drabble, David ; Morelli, Nicola et al. / Introduction to Strategic Thinking, Design and the Theory of Change. Strategic Thinking, Design and the Theory of Change: A Framework for Designing Impactful and Transformational Social Interventions. editor / Luca Simeone ; David Drabble ; Nicola Morelli ; Amalie de Götzen. Edward Elgar Publishing, 2023. pp. 1-19

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