What we can learn from academics about strategic communications
Academic researchers seek to contribute new knowledge to their field. They publish their work in well-respected peer-reviewed journals and present their papers at academic...
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A plea to reimagine the story of change
Following an interesting conversation with Enrique Mendizabal, I’ve come to the conclusion that we need to be honest about ‘stories of change’ or ‘impact stories’ being published by...
Does your think tank embed communications staff in research teams?
Most think tanks have some degree of in-house communications support. Typically, a centralised team. Some think tanks also ‘embed’ communications specialists within...
Embedding communications staff in research teams to increase policy impact
This article reflects on the practicalities, benefits and challenges of embedding communications staff in research teams, based on the experience of four policy research...
Embedding communications staff in research teams to increase policy impact
Today, most policy research organisations have some degree of in-house communications support. Typically, this is a centralised team. However, in some organisations...
Building a think tank: why, what, who, how, when?
If you’re thinking about setting up a new think tank, you probably have a lot of questions. Like: Where do I start? How do I fundraise for it or budget operating costs? How much weight...
Evaluation of IDRC’s strategy to scale research results
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC)’s 2015–2020 strategic plan included a strategic objective to ‘invest in knowledge and innovation for large scale...
Designing a partner leaning approach and fund for Laudes Foundation
Project brief The project consists in developing a partner (grantee)-led learning approach and fund for the Laudes Foundation. OTT's role includes designing and...
IDRC Call to Action on Scaling Impact communications support
Project brief OTT provides communications support for Socialising the Call to Action on Scaling Impact, in particular providing input and feedback on the development of...
Mapping of think tanks and advice on how to support them for the Gates Foundation
Project brief The project involves: Undertaking a mapping of the policy ecosystem and identify relevant think tanks in 15 countries of focus for the BMGF's Europe,...
Design and delivery of a grantee/partner consultation process for Luminate
Project brief OTT has designed a partner and stakeholder consultation and engagement process for gathering input on the Luminate strategy refresh. This involves gathering...
Training programme on scaling impact for IDRC
Project brief In partnership with IDRC, OTT is designing, developing and delivering a scaling impact training for IDRC’s programme officers using the Scaling Playbook and drawing from...
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