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Facilitated GroupDirect Observation
Outcome Mapping
A structured approach that begins by mapping the system of actors and their relationships, then defines a theory of change with specific boundary partners and desired behavioral outcomes. It monitors and evaluates these outcomes through journals and other tools, while also tracking the team's own practices to support adaptive learning.
When This Method Fits
Typical duration
Months – Long Term
Typical cost
Medium – High
Fidelity level
Talk Only
Stage
Feasibility, Implementation
Hypothesis type
Outcome, Execution
Goal type
Find product-market fit, Deepen product-market fit, Maximize societal impact, Drive corporate innovation / R&D, Improve operational efficiency
Randomization
N/A
Study design
Longitudinal panel design
Minimum units needed
1
1Best Fit When
Best when an initiative's success depends on changing the behavior of external partners it can't directly control, and progress needs to be tracked over an extended period.