About This Course
Scaling impact is a term we hear often, but what does it truly mean, and how does it apply to conservation? Demystifying Scale: The Basics is a free, self-paced course designed to introduce you to the foundational concepts and language of scaling.
Through engaging examples, myth-busting insights, and practical frameworks, this course will help you think more critically about scale and its relevance to your work. Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to build a clearer understanding, this course provides the tools to start exploring scaling with confidence and intentionality.
What you will learn
In this course, you will explore the foundational concepts and terminology of scaling impact in conservation. You’ll learn about the three main approaches to scaling—Scaling Up, Scaling Out, and Scaling Deep—and how they interact to create lasting change. The course will help you identify key questions to consider when assessing scalability, dispel common misconceptions, and introduce practical frameworks like the Four “Enoughs.” By the end, you’ll have a clearer understanding of scaling and be better equipped to think critically and intentionally about its role in your work.
Curriculum
Your Instructor
Kate Gardner is an Innovation Portfolio Manager with the Innovation@WWF Team and a passionate advocate for scaling impact in conservation. Her journey into scaling began with a simple yet powerful question: What happens next? During exit interviews with WWF innovation projects, Kate and the Innovation Team discovered a gap in structured support for taking pilot projects to their next stage. This sparked an in-depth investigation into the state of scaling, both within WWF and across the wider impact sector.
Over the past five years, Kate has worked as an innovation and impact consultant, helping teams develop and implement grant-funded projects with meaningful outcomes. Scaling has become a topic she’s deeply fascinated by, as it’s increasingly central to conversations in the conservation and social impact sectors.
Kate brings a unique perspective to her work, combining her expertise in innovation with a focus on supporting individuals as they navigate the dynamics between their personal goals and the institutions they work within. Her mission is to help others find success and joy in their work, while driving impactful solutions for the planet.