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Guide: Using the IMPACTS Framework to Ensure Your Work is Utilized

December 29, 2021

overview

Don't let your hard work sit on a shelf, use this seven-part framework and checklist to motivate your org to take action with your research.

Contributors

Devin Harold

Director, Design Leader

Guides and templates

Guide: Using the IMPACTS Framework to Ensure Your Work is Utilized

December 29, 2021

Overview

Don't let your hard work sit on a shelf, use this seven-part framework and checklist to motivate your org to take action with your research.

Contributors

Devin Harold

Director, Design Leader

Contents

In this guide you'll find...

Strategies for motivating action across stakeholders
Pointers to help you present your own work
Tips on navigating the right forums and joining conversations that align with your work
Advice for creating allies within your organization

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