Storyboarding

A storyboard is a series of sketches, drawings or pictures that visualise a sequence of events. They can be useful in planning activity for identifying key messages and points. Storyboards can be used by an individual as a solo activity, or by a group collaborating around impact activity. Commonly pictorial storyboards are drawn as comic […]

RATWOE

RATWOE stands for: Recipient(s): the beneficiaries of the research and impact activities Actor(s): that perform the impact or research activity Transformation: the process that creates change or transmits something from researcher to recipient, or recipient to researcher World view: the underlying set of values, beliefs and priorities that explain the existence of the transformation Owner: the individual or group with […]

VMOST

VMOST stands for: – Vision – Mission – Objectives – Strategy – Tactics Analysing activity in this way helps clarify what you are trying to achieve (the mission and objectives) and how you will achieve this (the strategy and tactics). Vision: an aspirational statement of the purpose of the research department or programme. How does it make the […]

Stakeholder Mapping

A stakeholder map is a visual or physical representation of the various groups and individuals involved with your research. The creation of a stakeholder map ensures that you have an awareness (and record) of potential influencers, collaborators, partners and other players to consider throughout your research and impact activity. Draw up a list of all […]