Scaling Impact Assessments with Impact Frameworks: From 3 to 300 Companies

When working with a small group, such as three companies, the focus is on personalised support and flexibility. We offer individual training sessions tailored to the specific needs and industry of each company. These one-on-one sessions allow for deep dives into the unique challenges and opportunities each company faces. The same tools used for larger groups apply, but the process is more flexible, ensuring that each company receives the attention and guidance they need.

Our platform's ticketing system ensures that even small groups remain on track, with well-defined processes that are documented and easy to follow. This structured approach allows both our team and our clients, such as investors, to keep a close watch on the progress of each company, ensuring that no opportunity for impact improvement is missed.

Scaling up to a group of 30 companies requires a more structured approach. We typically offer workshops for groups of 8 to 20 companies, supported by assistant trainers in breakout sessions. For a group of 30, it’s often more effective to split the cohort into two or three workshops, which allows for better interaction and multiple scheduling options. These workshops can also be tailored by language or sector to ensure relevance and engagement.

Managing this number of companies efficiently involves using our platform to organise them into groups. These groups receive the same Impact Framework with synchronised timelines and can be managed collectively. Consistency is maintained through rigorous internal training, detailed manuals, and double checks to ensure all assessments adhere to our high standards. To maintain engagement, we collaborate with clients to provide upfront information and integrate our framework into any additional platforms or materials the companies may be using.

For large cohorts of 300 companies or more, the principles that apply to smaller groups are scaled up. The number of workshops increases, and they can be run in parallel across multiple time zones and languages. This allows us to maintain the same level of individual support while handling a much larger volume of participants. Cost efficiencies emerge at this scale, as managing a large group through a single program reduces the per-company cost while maintaining high standards of service.

Data management for such large cohorts remains straightforward due to our emphasis on consistency and methodological rigour. The data, although extensive, is managed within our platform using familiar tools like spreadsheets, ensuring that it remains accessible and easy to interpret. Automated reminders, status updates, and direct outreach ensure that deadlines are met, and each company receives the insights they need to succeed. Our extensive network of experts and efficient service formats guarantee that each company, regardless of its size, receives valuable and actionable feedback