Scaling up—from vision to large-scale change: a management framework for practitioners

1. Originating Organisation - the organisation that develops and pilots the model for scaling up.

2. Credible - based on sound evidence or espoused by respected persons or institutions.

3. Evidence - supports the value and feasibility of scaling up the model.

4. Technical Component - a new technology or innovation that forms part of a project.

5. Relative Advantage - positive cost/benefit, including implementation costs.

6. Pilot Project - an initial project aimed at finding new solutions to a problem, often focusing on effectiveness.

7. Demonstration Project - projects that raise awareness about the usefulness of existing models.

8. Able To Be Tested Or Tried - the characteristic of a model that allows it to be implemented on a limited scale before full adoption.

9. Process Component - a novel service delivery approach within a project.

10. Easy To Transfer And Adopt - describes the extent to which a model can be easily communicated, understood, and implemented by another organisation

11. Clear And Replicable Technology - technology that can be easily understood, documented, and reproduced by other organisations.

12. Self-Generate Financial Resources - models that are capable of generating their own funding through revenue or dedicated sources.

13. Costs Associated - the financial implications related to implementing and scaling a model.

14. Intermediary Organisation - an organisation that assists in the scaling-up process by conducting planning exercises, project evaluation, and coalition building.

15. External Partnerships - collaborations with other organisations that provide complementary resources and capabilities.

16. Policy Project - projects emphasizing advocacy and research to bring about public policy changes.

17. Institutional Requirement - the necessary conditions and capacities within an organisation to successfully adopt and implement a model.

18. Geographic Coverage - extending to new locations.

19. Organisational Culture - the shared values, norms, and practices within an organisation that influence how work is performed.

20. Organisational Component - the creative use of a public/private/NGO partnership in a project.

21. Breadth Of Coverage - extending to more people in the currently served categories and localities.

22. Depth Of Services - extending additional services to current clients.

23. Compatible - the degree to which the mission, culture, and values of an adopting organisation align with those necessary for implementing the model.

24. Organisational Value - the principles and standards that guide the behaviour and decisions of an organisation.

25. Organisational Principles - the foundational beliefs and rules that underpin an organisation's operations and strategies.

26. Adopting Organisation - the organisation that takes up and implements the model, which may be newly created or pre-existing.

27. Financial System And Resources - the financial infrastructure and capital available to support an organisation's activities and growth.

28. Achieving Economies Of Scale - the process of reducing costs per unit through increased production and efficiency as a model is scaled up.

29. Resources - the financial, human, and material assets needed to support the scaling up of a model.

30. Resources - budget and other resources needed to support the scaling-up effort and for operating at scale.

31. Mobilise Resources - securing the financial, human, and institutional resources needed to support the scaling-up process.

32. Capacity-Building Project - projects intended to create the skills, physical infrastructure, or systems needed for scaling up.

33. Staffing Skills And Requirements - the specific abilities and qualifications needed by staff to successfully implement and scale a model.

34. Vision - history and description of pilot project, model, methods, organisation, and dimension of the proposed scaling up effort.

35. Management And Leadership Style - the approach taken by managers and leaders to guide and influence their teams and organisation.

36. Build A Constituency - the process of mobilising support from various stakeholders who benefit from or support the change.

37. Organisational Responsibility - chart with timetable, roles, and responsibilities for major activities.

38. Service-Delivery Project - projects that act as alternatives to government services, reaching as many people as resources allow.

39. Client Type - extending to new categories of clients.

40. Relevant - addressing persistent or sharply felt problems.

41. Summary Of The Need - data on the size and distribution of the problem.

42. Legitimise Change - involves building widespread credibility and support for a new model to ensure that decision makers see change as imperative.

43. Collaboration - a method for scaling up that involves formal partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.

44. Coordinate Action - establishing and applying multi-organisation management processes, coordination mechanisms, and accountability procedures to ensure decisions are translated into concrete actions.

45. Problem Definition - extending current methods to new problems.

46. Main Actions - the primary steps and activities required to implement and scale a model.

47. Proposed Actions - encompass legitimising change, building constituencies, realigning and mobilising resources, modifying organisational structures, coordinating action, tracking performance, and maintaining momentum.

48. Realign Resources - involves redirecting existing budget and operational priorities to support the new model.

49. Observable - ensures that potential users can see the results in practice

50. Monitoring And Evaluation - the processes of tracking performance and assessing the outcomes of a model to inform decision-making.

51. Success - the achievement of intended outcomes and goals through the implementation of a model.

52. Track Performance - monitoring the effects of introducing the new model and making adjustments if the results differ from what was intended.

53. Impact - the measurable effects and outcomes resulting from the implementation of a model.

54. Expansion - scaling up by increasing the scope of operations within the originating organisation, often through growth or franchising.

55. Replication - increasing the use of a model by getting other organisations, including the public sector, to implement it.

56. Changes Needed - the modifications required in an organisation or model to facilitate successful scaling up.

57. Refinement Of Model - the process of improving a model based on testing and feedback to enhance its effectiveness.

58. Simplification Of Model - he effort to make a model easier to understand and implement by removing unnecessary complexities.

59. Modify Organisations - entails making necessary changes within organisations to support the new model, including altering structures, systems, and procedures.

60. Strengthen Organisations - developing and executing plans to build the capacity of organisations involved in the scaling-up process.

61. Maintain Momentum - keeping the scaling-up process on track by continuously monitoring progress and feeding back information into public oversight and modification of the model.

Which organization started this project?

Why is this idea trustworthy and believable?

What evidence do we have to support this idea?

What technical parts are needed for this project?

How is this idea better than what we do now?

How can we test this idea on a small scale first?

How can we show others that this idea works?

How can we try this idea out before fully using it?

What steps should we follow to complete this project?

How simple is it to use this idea in different places?

How easy is it to copy and use this technology?

How can this project generate its own money?

What costs are involved in this project?

Which organization will help us connect different groups?

How can we partner with outside organizations for help?

What policies will help this project succeed?

What requirements does the organization need to meet?

Where will this project take place?

What is the culture like in the organization using this idea?

How will our organization support this project?

How wide will the project's impact be?

How deep or detailed will the services be?

How well does this idea fit with our current way of doing things?

What values does this organization believe in?

What principles guide this organization?

Which organization will adopt and use this idea?

What financial resources are needed for this project?

How can we make the project more cost-effective as it grows?

What resources do we need to complete this project?

What resources are required for this project?

How can we gather the resources we need?

How can we help people gain the skills they need for this project?

What skills do the staff need for this project?

What is the overall vision for this project?

What is the leadership style for managing this project?

How can we gather support from people for this project?

Who is responsible for what in this project?

How will this project improve service delivery?

Who will benefit from this project?

Why is this project important to people?

Can you summarize why we need this project?

How can we make this change accepted and legitimate?

How can we work with others to make this project better?

How can we make sure everyone's actions are working together?

What problem are we trying to solve with this project?

What are the main actions we need to take?

What actions do we propose to take for this project?

How can we adjust our resources to better support the project?

How can we see the results of this project?

How will we check and measure our progress?

What will success look like for this project?

How will we track the progress and performance of the project?

What impact will this project have on people?

How can we expand this project to reach more people?

How can we repeat this project in other places?

What changes need to be made for this project to work?

How can we improve the model of this project?

How can we make the project model easier to understand?

How might we need to change our organizations for this project?

How can we make our organizations stronger through this project?

How can we keep the project moving forward?