TOOL | A Valuation Framework Grounded in Love

The Dimensions of Love Valuation tool helps us to evaluate the impact of our work in a way that is rooted in kindness, solidarity, and resistance. It considers four dimensions of actions and impacts:

  • Self-Love – Impact on self
  • Love for Others – Impact on team or organization
  • Love as a Community Practice – Impact on community
  • Love fused with Power – Impact on systems

This framing helps us to think beyond outputs and consider the value of the progress being made on multiple levels with an equity lens.

This publication is part of our Seeds of Transformation Framework: A Loving Framework for Equity, Reconciliation and Belonging.

 

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Want to build your own valuation framework grounded in love? Connect with us (tamarack@tamarackcommunity.ca) for coaching or guidance through the process.



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