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Insight Into Impact is a diversified social and environmental impact consultancy. We provide organisations and industries with tools to evaluate past, present, or future actions, decisions, and impacts. Our education platform aims to provide short-term solutions and support long-term strategies to create sustainable networks and; systems for businesses and communities to thrive and grow in!

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Stakeholder Engagement

Success is no longer dictated by profit alone. The professional world widely recognises the need to also address social and environmental concerns. Mainly through business practices that account for a targeted sustainability strategy. Therefore, sustainability principles and practices are required to ensure a business remains competitive.

Stakeholder Engagement

Success is no longer dictated by profit alone. The professional world widely recognises the need to also address social and environmental concerns. Mainly through business practices that account for a targeted sustainability strategy. Therefore, sustainability principles and practices are required to ensure a business remains competitive.

Conflict Management in Stakeholder Engagement

At Insight Into Impact, we use stakeholder engagement to compile an overarching database on the impacts associated with development. The outputs we derive provide insight into what affiliated stakeholder groups and/or community members are experiencing and perceiving.

This enables decision makers to understand what the most important aspects of the initiative are to those who are directly impacted. Acquiring data like this is essential for community approval and the appropriate disbursal of resources. Additionally, having data that is specific to each affected stakeholder group promotes greater communication and aids conflict management.

It’s important to eliminate assumptions about what opposing stakeholder groups perceive to be conflict and enable other stakeholder group to fully understand how the opposing stakeholder group interpreted the sequence of events that lead to the resulting positive or negative outcome.

Many development projects have failed because support or funding was withdrawn too quickly due to the organisational bodies/ funding agents not having a complete understanding of the conflict management process, which needs to be well managed and takes time.

Engaging with stakeholders will assist you to recognise the specific sequence of conflict-related events that result in either positive or negative outcomes. This knowledge supports improved management of current or future projects.

 

Only through taking into account the community’s perspective, by understanding their wants and needs can true success, and subsequently sustainability, be achieved. It’s important to not forget that we are all on this journey together.

Conflict Management in Stakeholder Engagement

At Insight Into Impact, we use stakeholder engagement to compile an overarching database on the impacts associated with development. The outputs we derive provide insight into what affiliated stakeholder groups and/or community members are experiencing and perceiving.

This enables decision makers to understand what the most important aspects of the initiative are to those who are directly impacted. Acquiring data like this is essential for community approval and the appropriate disbursal of resources. Additionally, having data that is specific to each affected stakeholder group promotes greater communication and aids conflict management.

It’s important to eliminate assumptions about what opposing stakeholder groups perceive to be conflict and enable other stakeholder group to fully understand how the opposing stakeholder group interpreted the sequence of events that lead to the resulting positive or negative outcome.

Many development projects have failed because support or funding was withdrawn too quickly due to the organisational bodies/ funding agents not having a complete understanding of the conflict management process, which needs to be well managed and takes time.

Engaging with stakeholders will assist you to recognise the specific sequence of conflict-related events that result in either positive or negative outcomes. This knowledge supports improved management of current or future projects.

 

Impact Measurement

Measuring impact enables you to gain insights into what issues are occurring most (or least) frequently for an individual or organisation.  By utilising stakeholder engagement in this process, you will begin to learn which decisions or management responses are effective in relation to eventuating into a positive impact.

This information, when shared amongst other stakeholders, initiates dialogue and establishes consensus- based informed decision-making and enables the entire community to be more informed about what is occurring throughout the region and the various perspectives others may have. Thus, it is vital that your outputs can be used and understood by all stakeholder groups and community members.

Impact Measurement

Measuring impact enables you to gain insights into what issues are occurring most (or least) frequently for an individual or organisation.  By utilising stakeholder engagement in this process, you will begin to learn which decisions or management responses are effective in relation to eventuating into a positive impact.

This information, when shared amongst other stakeholders, initiates dialogue and establishes consensus- based informed decision-making and enables the entire community to be more informed about what is occurring throughout the region and the various perspectives others may have. Thus, it is vital that your outputs can be used and understood by all stakeholder groups and community members.

Peace and prosperity for people and the planet

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a shared blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. The SDGs address global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 Goals which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. Each GOAL consists of specific targets and indicators to assist with effective measurement and monitoring. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth.

Goal 1: No Poverty

Economic growth must be inclusive to provide sustainable jobs and promote equality.
Read Goal 1

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity.
Read Goal 7

Goal 13: Climate Action

Climate change is a global challenge that affects everyone, everywhere.
Read Goal 13

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for development, and is central for hunger and poverty eradication.
Read Goal 2

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Sustainable economic growth will require societies to create the conditions that allow people to have quality jobs.
Read Goal 8

Goal 14: Life Below Water

Careful management of this essential global resource is a key feature of a sustainable future.
Read Goal 14

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being for all at all ages is essential to sustainable development.
Read Goal 3

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Investments in infrastructure are crucial to achieving sustainable development.
Read Goal 9

Goal 15: Life On Land

Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss.
Read Goal 15

Goal 4: Quality Education

Obtaining a quality education is the foundation to improving people’s lives and sustainable development.
Read Goal 4

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

To reduce inequalities, policies should be universal in principle, paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalised populations.
Read Goal 10

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions at all levels.
Read Goal 16

Goal 5: Gender Equality

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
Read Goal 5

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

There needs to be a future in which cities provide opportunities for all, with access to basic services, energy, housing, transportation and more.
Read Goal 11

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
Read Goal 17

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in.
Read Goal 6

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Responsible Production and Consumption
Read Goal 12
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.
Visit the UN Website

Peace and prosperity for people and the planet

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a shared blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. The SDGs address global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 Goals which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. Each GOAL consists of specific targets and indicators to assist with effective measurement and monitoring. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth.

Goal 1: No Poverty

Economic growth must be inclusive to provide sustainable jobs and promote equality.
Read Goal 1

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for development, and is central for hunger and poverty eradication.
Read Goal 2

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being for all at all ages is essential to sustainable development.
Read Goal 3

Goal 4: Quality Education

Obtaining a quality education is the foundation to improving people’s lives and sustainable development.
Read Goal 4

Goal 5: Gender Equality

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
Read Goal 5

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in.
Read Goal 6

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity.
Read Goal 7

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Sustainable economic growth will require societies to create the conditions that allow people to have quality jobs.
Read Goal 8

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Investments in infrastructure are crucial to achieving sustainable development.
Read Goal 9

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

To reduce inequalities, policies should be universal in principle, paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalised populations.
Read Goal 10

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

There needs to be a future in which cities provide opportunities for all, with access to basic services, energy, housing, transportation and more.
Read Goal 11

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Responsible Production and Consumption
Read Goal 12

Goal 13: Climate Action

Climate change is a global challenge that affects everyone, everywhere.
Read Goal 13

Goal 14: Life Below Water

Careful management of this essential global resource is a key feature of a sustainable future.
Read Goal 14

Goal 15: Life On Land

Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss.
Read Goal 15

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions at all levels.
Read Goal 16

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
Read Goal 17
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.
Visit the UN Website

Addressing inequality experience by Aboringal and Torres Straight Islander People

The National Agreement on Closing the Gap has 16 national socio-economic targets across areas that have an impact on life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Targets are definite and measurable goals. Under each of the targets there are indicators that help to provide an understanding of how to track progress. All Australian businesses especially those in infrastructure and mining industries, and the public sector should seek to align their strategies to these targets, and learn how to effectively measure and monitor the outcomes of their initiatives.

Outcomes are the desired result for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Organisations must engage indigenous peoples. No one should be left out. 

Target 1: Everyone enjoys long and healthy lives

Close the Gap in life expectancy within a generation, by 2031.
Read Target 1

Target 7: Youth are engaged in employment or education

By 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth (15-24 years) who are in employment, education or training to 67%
Read Target 7

Target 13: Families and households are safe

A significant and sustained reduction in violence and abuse against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children towards zero.
Read Target 13

Target 2: Children are born healthy and strong

By 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies with a healthy birthweight to 91%
Read Target 2

Target 8: Strong economic participation and development of people and their communities

By 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 25-64 who are employed to 62%
Read Target 8

Target 14: People enjoy high levels of social and emotional wellbeing

Significant and sustained reduction in suicide of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people towards zero.
Read Target 14

Target 3: Children are engaged in high quality, culturally appropriate early childhood education in their early years

By 2025, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children enrolled in Year Before Full-Time Schooling (YBFS) early childhood education to 95 per cent.
Read Target 3

Target 9: People can secure appropriate, affordable housing

By 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in appropriately sized (not overcrowded) housing to 88%
Read Target 9

Target 15: People maintain a distinctive cultural, spiritual, physical and economic relationship with their land and waters

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people maintain a distinctive cultural, spiritual, physical and economic relationship with their land and waters.
Read Target 15

Target 4: Children thrive in their early years

By 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children assessed as developmentally on track
Read Target 4

Target 10: Adults are not overrepresented in the criminal justice system

By 2031, reduce the rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults held in incarceration by at least 15%
Read Target 10

Target 16: Cultures and languages are strong, supported and flourishing

By 2031, there is a sustained increase in number and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages being spoken.
Read Target 16

Target 5: Students achieve their full learning potential

By 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (age 20-24) attaining year 12 or equivalent qualification to 96%
Read Target 5

Target 11: Young people are not overrepresented in the criminal justice system

By 2031, reduce the rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people (10-17 years) in detention by 30%
Read Target 11
The National Agreement on Closing the Gap (the National Agreement) has 17 national socio-economic targets across areas that have an impact on life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Visit Closing the Gap Website

Target 6: Students reach their full potential through further education pathways

By 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 25-34 years who have completed a tertiary qualification to 70%
Read Target 6

Target 12: Children are not overrepresented in the child protection system

By 2031, reduce the rate of over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care by 45%
Read Target 12

Addressing inequality experience by Aboringal and Torres Straight Islander People

The National Agreement on Closing the Gap has 16 national socio-economic targets across areas that have an impact on life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Targets are definite and measurable goals. Under each of the targets there are indicators that help to provide an understanding of how to track progress. All Australian businesses especially those in infrastructure and mining industries, and the public sector should seek to align their strategies to these targets, and learn how to effectively measure and monitor the outcomes of their initiatives.

Outcomes are the desired result for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Organisations must engage indigenous peoples. No one should be left out. 

Target 1: Everyone enjoys long and healthy lives

Close the Gap in life expectancy within a generation, by 2031.
Read Target 1

Target 2: Children are born healthy and strong

By 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies with a healthy birthweight to 91%
Read Target 2

Target 3: Children are engaged in high quality, culturally appropriate early childhood education in their early years

By 2025, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children enrolled in Year Before Full-Time Schooling (YBFS) early childhood education to 95 per cent.
Read Target 3

Target 4: Children thrive in their early years

By 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children assessed as developmentally on track
Read Target 4

Target 5: Students achieve their full learning potential

By 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (age 20-24) attaining year 12 or equivalent qualification to 96%
Read Target 5

Target 6: Students reach their full potential through further education pathways

By 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 25-34 years who have completed a tertiary qualification to 70%
Read Target 6

Target 7: Youth are engaged in employment or education

By 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth (15-24 years) who are in employment, education or training to 67%
Read Target 7

Target 8: Strong economic participation and development of people and their communities

By 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 25-64 who are employed to 62%
Read Target 8

Target 9: People can secure appropriate, affordable housing

By 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in appropriately sized (not overcrowded) housing to 88%
Read Target 9

Target 10: Adults are not overrepresented in the criminal justice system

By 2031, reduce the rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults held in incarceration by at least 15%
Read Target 10

Target 11: Young people are not overrepresented in the criminal justice system

By 2031, reduce the rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people (10-17 years) in detention by 30%
Read Target 11

Target 12: Children are not overrepresented in the child protection system

By 2031, reduce the rate of over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care by 45%
Read Target 12

Target 13: Families and households are safe

A significant and sustained reduction in violence and abuse against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children towards zero.
Read Target 13

Target 14: People enjoy high levels of social and emotional wellbeing

Significant and sustained reduction in suicide of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people towards zero.
Read Target 14

Target 15: People maintain a distinctive cultural, spiritual, physical and economic relationship with their land and waters

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people maintain a distinctive cultural, spiritual, physical and economic relationship with their land and waters.
Read Target 15

Target 16: Cultures and languages are strong, supported and flourishing

By 2031, there is a sustained increase in number and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages being spoken.
Read Target 16
The National Agreement on Closing the Gap (the National Agreement) has 17 national socio-economic targets across areas that have an impact on life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Visit Closing the Gap Website

Evidenced-Based Approach

We support people working for social change to be data-driven and outcomes-focused so they can improve people’s lives and create better, stronger communities. All stakeholders need to understand the perspectives of the people influencing & affected by government or organisational based projects and initiatives so responses can be more relevant, timely, effective, and efficient.

There is growing need across organisations, the social sector, and among stakeholder groups to obtain Insight Into:

  • understanding the challenges associated with social impacts initiatives;
  • how & why projects are experienced and perceived differently among stakeholder groups;
  • what management decisions and/ or responses to challenges are working or not and why;
  • innovative ways to improve social impact management and associated governance.

Evidenced-Based Approach

We support people working for social change to be data-driven and outcomes-focused so they can improve people’s lives and create better, stronger communities. All stakeholders need to understand the perspectives of the people influencing & affected by government or organisational based projects and initiatives so responses can be more relevant, timely, effective, and efficient.

There is growing need across organisations, the social sector, and among stakeholder groups to obtain Insight Into:

  • understanding the challenges associated with social impacts initiatives;
  • how & why projects are experienced and perceived differently among stakeholder groups;
  • what management decisions and/ or responses to challenges are working or not and why;
  • innovative ways to improve social impact management and associated governance.

Tracking Accountability

Stakeholder groups are looking for more accountability and responsibility from the organisations and governments that are influencing their lives. This demand for more transparency and accountability is resulting in the need for more organisations to be open about their process, procedures and their impact on the community.

By tracking the decision-making process of individuals and/ or organisations you are able to better understand how actions are linked to positive or negative impacts and learn how to improve strategy, management, and decision making.

Tracking Accountability

Stakeholder groups are looking for more accountability and responsibility from the organisations and governments that are influencing their lives. This demand for more transparency and accountability is resulting in the need for more organisations to be open about their process, procedures and their impact on the community.

By tracking the decision-making process of individuals and/ or organisations you are able to better understand how actions are linked to positive or negative impacts and learn how to improve strategy, management, and decision making.

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Listen to our podcast

Transforming decision-making begins with transparent conversation. 
 
Adopting sustainability principles and practices can be challenging. Join Dr. Marcus Curcija, Social Impact and Conflict Management expert, as he interviews industry reps who are transforming their organisations by implementing social impact strategies and achieving economic prosperity. He will discuss the relevance of impact measurement as a tool to guide the decision-making process.

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