A systematic method for evaluating expected technical, organizational, and economic impacts of decisions. Supports transparent trade-offs and informs governance and product decisions.
Impact assessment is a structured method for systematically evaluating expected technical, organizational, and economic consequences of decisions or projects. It combines data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and scenario evaluation to reveal risks, costs, and benefits. Results inform governance and product decisions across organizations of varying scale.
Measured time from assessment start to final decision.
Assessment of stakeholders' satisfaction with process and outcome.
Comparison of forecasted versus actual impacts after implementation.
Use of standardized impact methods to evaluate legislative proposals within the European Commission.
Startup conducted an impact assessment to prioritize features and estimate regulatory implications.
Assessment of ecological and social consequences to support decision-making for an infrastructure investment.
Define objectives and scope
Identify relevant data sources
Engage stakeholders and document assumptions
Model scenarios and perform quantitative analyses
Summarize results, derive recommendations and communicate