The Scale Toolkit, developed through the Impact at Scale Labs programme, offers practical tools and learnings for organisations to assess and improve their solution's readiness for scale, regardless of whether it's a new or an existing project. It's built around the Desirability, Viability, Feasibility (DVF) framework, with every tool meticulously linked to these key pillars. The toolkit also includes real-world case studies to inspire and inform your scaling strategies.
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About the Scale Toolkit
At the heart of the Toolkit lies the Desirability, Viability, Feasibility (DVF) tool, serving as the foundational framework for assessing the key elements propelling solution readiness for scaling. Each tool within the toolkit is intricately linked to the pillars of DVF, providing actionable methodologies to scrutinize and enhance priorities, thereby ensuring a holistic approach to scaling initiatives. The Toolkit also presents real-world cases designed to inspire and inform scaling strategies. These practical instances spotlight the application of our tools and the DVF methodology across diverse settings. We are consistently enhancing our suite of tools. Your feedback is highly valued as it contributes significantly to our ongoing refinement process.
Problem Tree: Desirability and problem-solution fit
Problem Tree Explainer Video
Video
October 2024
A tool to define and deepen the understanding of the problem your solution addresses, increasing clarity and intentionality.
Problem Tree Explanation
Guide
October 2024
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A tool to define and deepen the understanding of the problem your solution addresses, increasing clarity and intentionality.
Problem Tree Tool
Template
October 2024
1 MB
A tool to define and deepen the understanding of the problem your solution addresses, increasing clarity and intentionality.
Theory of Change: Desirability and problem-solution fit
Theory of Change Explainer Video
Video
October 2024
The Theory of Change tool helps us understand our goals, plan our actions, communicate our change, and evaluate our impact. This video is part of the Impact at Scale Toolkit, a series of resources developed by the Global Schools Forum for organisations seeking to scale education innovations.
Theory of Change Explanation
Guide
October 2024
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The theory of change explanation helps us understand our goals, plan our actions, communicate our change, and evaluate our impact.
Theory of Change Tool
Template
October 2024
1 MB
The theory of change tool helps understand goals, plan actions, communicate change, and evaluate impact.
Competitive Analysis: Desirability and value positioning in competitive landscape
Competitive Analysis Explainer Video
Video
Guide
October 2024
A competitive analysis can help you articulate your unique value proposition - what makes your organisation stand out in terms of your approach, your programme. This video is part of the Impact at Scale Toolkit, a series of resources developed by the Global Schools Forum for organisations seeking to scale education innovations.
Competitive Analysis
Guide
October 2024
461 KB
A competitive analysis can help you articulate your unique value proposition - what makes your organisation stand out in terms of your approach, your programme etc.
Competitive Analysis Tool
Template
October 2024
277 KB
A competitive analysis can help you articulate your unique value proposition - what makes your organisation stand out in terms of your approach, your programme etc.
Cost Structure: Viability and general financial sustainability
Cost Structure Explainer Video
Video
Guide
October 2024
Cost structure tool helps to identify primary direct and indirect expenses in an early-stage project, preparing your team to test the underlying assumptions behind them. This video is part of the Impact at Scale Toolkit, a series of resources developed by the Global Schools Forum for organisations seeking to scale education innovations.
Cost Structure Guiding Document
Guide
October 2024
755 KB
A tool to help to identify primary direct and indirect expenses in an early-stage project, preparing your team to test the underlying assumptions behind them. This resource is part of the Impact at Scale Toolkit, a series of resources developed by the Global Schools Forum for organisations seeking to scale education innovations.
Cost Structure Tool
Guide
October 2024
1 MB
A tool to help to identify primary direct and indirect expenses in an early-stage project, preparing your team to test the underlying assumptions behind them. This resource is part of the Impact at Scale Toolkit, a series of resources developed by the Global Schools Forum for organisations seeking to scale education innovations.
Payer/Doer Canvas: Viability and sustainability of innovation
Payer Doer Canvass Explainer Video
Video
October 2024
The payer/doer canvas helps reflect on who will replicate your proven model at scale, who will fund it, and create a map of key assumptions to test to refine your strategy. This video is part of the Impact at Scale Toolkit, a series of resources developed by the Global Schools Forum for organisations seeking to scale education innovations.
Payer Doer Canvas Explanation
Guide
October 2024
884 KB
This tool helps reflect on who will replicate your proven model at scale, who will fund it, and create a map of key assumptions to test to refine your strategy.
Payer Doer Canvas Tool
Template
October 2024
1 MB
This tool helps reflect on who will replicate your proven model at scale, who will fund it, and create a map of key assumptions to test to refine your strategy.
MEL Framework: Feasibility and data maturity
MEL Framework Explainer Video
Video
Guide
October 2024
A comprehensive MEL Framework can ensure your project is performing effectively and offers the tools to adjust your course based on the insights you gain. This video is part of the Impact at Scale Toolkit, a series of resources developed by the Global Schools Forum for organisations seeking to scale education innovations.
MEL Framework Explanation
Guide
October 2024
2 MB
A comprehensive plan that helps ensure that your project is performing effectively and offers the tools to adjust your course based on the insights you gain.
MEL Framework
Template
October 2024
533 KB
A comprehensive plan that helps ensure that your project is performing effectively and offers the tools to adjust your course based on the insights you gain.
Stakeholder Mapping: Feasibility and scale partnerships
Stakeholder Mapping Explainer Video
Video
October 2024
Help your team understand who the stakeholders for a project are, their key characteristics, and how to engage them effectively. This video is part of the Impact at Scale Toolkit, a series of resources developed by the Global Schools Forum for organisations seeking to scale education innovations.
Stakeholder Mapping Explanation
Guide
October 2024
676 KB
This stakeholder mapping explanation will help your team understand who the stakeholders for a project are, their key characteristics, and how to engage them effectively.
Stakeholder Mapping Tool
Template
October 2024
1 MB
Help your team understand who the stakeholders for a project are, their key characteristics, and how to engage them effectively.
GSF members reflect on scale readiness using the DVF assessment
Kidogo Interview
Case Study
Video
October 2024
Get inspired by GSF member organisations reflecting on their scale-readiness using the DVF lens, sharing best practices and learnings from their journey.
Labhya Foundation Interview
Case Study
Video
October 2024
Get inspired by GSF member organisations reflecting on their scale-readiness using the DVF lens, sharing best practices and learnings from their journey.
Rising Academies Interview
Case Study
Video
October 2024
Get inspired by GSF member organisations reflecting on their scale-readiness using the DVF lens, sharing best practices and learnings from their journey.