Objective and Subjective Approaches to Key Value Indicators
What
Workshop based in two parts. The first half is presentations from SNS JU projects and external experts. The second half is based on interactive dialogue and active contributions from participants.
Who
SNS JU Projects working on KVIs
Date & Time
6 February 2025, 10:00-12:20 CET
Introduction
As KVIs become further developed and integrated as key components of SNS JU projects, challenges have emerged around how to identify what is a good measure of a KV, and how these can look different for subjective and objective evaluations. Key to this is understanding how these approaches and instruments can be different from KPIs and what other methodological resources can be drawn upon in their development. The aim of this workshop is twofold. First, it will share different approaches being developed in SNS JU projects as well as approaches used by external experts who also pursue indicators of social and sustainability values. Second, it will break the participants into small groups to work together to explore how what was presented can inform their diverse projects. The idea is to blend expert knowledge with interactive dialogues between SNS projects that are actively working on KVIs.
Objectives
- Gather examples of how social and sustainability values can be assessed and evaluated from projects and external experts.
- Explore approaches that look beyond technical KPIs and consider non-technical evaluations of value.
- Improve our understanding and capacity to address these value outcomes in practical terms, using existing resources.
Agenda
- Introduction
- Part 1: Exploration of subjective and objective approaches to social value that expand the repertoire and skills of projects applying KVIs, focusing on areas in which projects have expressed challenges.
- Part 2: Interactive activity that builds on what was presented and explores how these can become useful in projects.
Outcomes
A short report highlighting trends within projects, best practices, and gaps that need addressing. These outcomes will continue to inform the work on KVIs and Sustainability.
Preparation Before Workshop
We will send out a small set of discussion points to come prepared to consider and a short poll to organise contributions and gather insights more effectively.
Target audience
This is primarily for SNS JU projects working on KVIs. We welcome all interested participants to join us in this workshop. We greatly encourage those responsible for KVI development within SNS projects to participate during the breakout sessions to contribute to a rich and productive discussion output.
