Will my company be socially impactful?
Will it always be a positive impact? To answer these questions, I will examine
my venture using the logical framework impact value chain model. The inputs are
largely centered about human capital and staff time. There will be no regular
inputs of money or any physical capital. The outputs are somewhat difficult to
discern for a participatory design company. What measurable data can be
reliably gained that can compare project results as varied as those anticipated
while working with a community that will have wide-ranging needs and
opportunities. I suppose the best possible answer would be to add up the total money
spent on the project to see how greatly the community thinks it will value the
outcomes. The outcomes, or impact, could be gleaned by conducting surveys and
interviews before and after the project is completed to observe changes in the
community’s perception of itself. If the project has not achieved the goals of
significantly improving resident’s happiness or sense of well-being, the
process must be tweaked to better guide community members toward a satisfactory
end result. I feel like there is a better way to measure the outputs. Can
anyone out there suggest some alternatives?
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