Resource Change Management

Wielding a Theory of Change for Digital Transformation in Government

This essay explores how a ToC is made explicit with various audiences.

This essay explores how a ToC is made explicit with various audiences. An explicit ToC is one that is commonly understood among relevant stakeholders and is therefore used not only as a strategy-building tool, but also as a tool for communication.

Once you have a ToC, what should you do with it? From motivating your team and selecting projects, to generating alignment with partners and advocating for resources with executives, a sound, explicit ToC can be a practical asset for digital practitioners in a variety of contexts.

Theory of Change (ToC) Resource Appendix

This resource appendix is a compilation of useful resources intended as a follow-on to the DSN’s writing on theories of change for digital transformation in government. Practitioners can use these resources to DIY their ToC after reading our essays.