A collection of ideas and reflections
All of which reflect my perspective at that point in time. I’ll attempt to note changes in those perspectives as/if I update my views on each!
7 principles for taking action and leading change
Specific and actionable advice that holds true in different operating contexts.
How uncertainty should be changing your strategy
The difference between working in a problem space with high vs low certainty, and what this means for your team.
5 competing voices in impact evaluation
The researcher; the evaluator; the strategist; the storyteller; the program leader, and what they look for in evaluation.
9 things to avoid doing in philanthropy
Common pitfalls when it comes to strategy in philanthropic contexts - many of which I’ve made… learn from my mistakes.
‘Cost per intervention’ and its role in capital allocation
The rational - and emotional - case for cost per intervention calculations in ‘doing good’.
Is it ok to measure outputs?
We’ve become obsessed with outcomes over outputs. But in what scenarios might outputs actually be more useful?
The art of writing grant recommendations
A framework to write investment notes: Model - Partnership - Exepcted Value.