Where do you start in an organization not fully using the Conservation Standards? We will discuss 1) where along a theory of change organizational and/or project goals should be set, 2) how to define organizational strategies and design monitoring for a project or broader large-scale system, and 3) how the CS can help an institution agree to a plan. Throughout, how to avoid overcomplication (so leaders understand the plan) AND oversimplifying (so the work may not be impactful) and make a feasible and compelling plan? After 4 case study presentations and Q&A, small groups will form based on their experience with the Conservation Standards, and work on brainstorming and sharing lessons learned about how to better select appropriate goals and metrics in different contexts. 

Hosts: Annette Stewart, Jon Fisher, Mariano de la Maza, Irina Montenegro