Theory of the
Thing:
The foundational
component-the entity you are interacting with (is it a team, a partnership, a whole organization?),
a
complex phenomenon (such as leadership), or a process (such as dialogue or difficult conversation) Most
of us practice
without a sound theory of the thing.
Theory of Change:
How you think change
actually happens and what it is that changes.
Theory of Practice:
What you do face
to face in complex or high stakes situations-from entry to exit. How you map, assess and diagnose.
The tools and interventions you use. What you do at different stages. How you define your role. And
most
importantly, how your Theory of Practice relates to your Theory of Change and your Theory of the Thing.
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