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Guides
Common Approach to Impact Measurement
By Common Approach
17 Oct 2024
This guide from Common Approach explains the basics of measuring social impact in a clear and practical way. It outlines five essential practices that form a minimum standard for impact measurement. The resource helps organisations build simple, consistent systems to track results and improve their work.
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The report focuses on five essential practices that comprise a minimum standard of impact measurement.
- Describe your intended change.
- Use indicators.
- Collect useful information.
- Gauge performance and impact.
- Communicate and use results.
The authors recommend using The Common Foundations in collaboration with other tools and approaches, which they link to in the report.

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