Valuing impact
A course by Steve Patty
The aim of this course is to improve the way leaders think about the idea of impact and what it means to seek data about impact
45 min
What you'll learn
By the end of this course you will be able to:
View evaluation as a form of leadership, focusing on guiding decisions that drive meaningful change.
Focus on impact rather than effort when evaluating the effectiveness of programs and leadership.
Differentiate between outputs, which are immediate deliverables, and outcomes, which represent the long-term changes or benefits.
Articulate the value proposition of an organisation or program by emphasising the specific difference it is intended to make.
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Course units
Unit 1: What is impact?
Unit 2: Shifting Perspective
Unit 3: Course Conclusion
Steve Patty has spent more than two decades helping leaders and organisations grow through thoughtful, people-centred development.
His work spans leadership formation, evaluation, and strategic philanthropy, supporting teams from local charities to major national and international organisations. Drawing on his years as a professor and his experience leading large-scale evaluation and capacity-building projects, Steve equips leaders to understand what truly matters, strengthen their programmes, and deepen the impact they bring to their communities.