Program Evaluation Methods and Questions: A Discussion
“I would rather have questions that can’t be answered than answers that can’t be questioned.” ― Richard Feynman The Cambridge Dictionary defines research as “A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover
Strengthening Program AND Organizational Effectiveness
Program evaluation is seldom simply about making a narrow judgment about the outcomes of a program (i.e., whether the desired changes were, in fact, ultimately produced.) Evaluation is also about helping to provide program implementers
Just the Facts: Data Collection
Program evaluations entail research. Research is a systematic “way of finding things out.” Evaluation research depends on the collection and analysis of data (i.e., evidence, facts) that indicate the outcomes (i.e., effects, results, etc.) of
Do Work Teams Work?
“Collaboration” and “teamwork” are the catchphrases of the contemporary workplace. Since the 1980s in the U.S., work teams have been hailed as the solution to assembly line workers’ alienation and disaffection, and white-collar workers’ isolation
Stakeholders vs. Customers
Rather than “customers,” nonprofits, educational institutions, and philanthropies typically have “stakeholders.” Stakeholders are individuals and organizations that have an interest in, and may be affected by, the activities, actions, and policies of non-profits, schools, and
A Lifetime of Learning
Pablo Picasso once said, “It takes a long time to become young.” The same may be said about education and the process of becoming educated. While we often associate formal education with youth and early
Robots Grade Your Essays and Read Your Resumes
We’ve previously written about the rise of artificial intelligence and the current and anticipated effects of AI upon employment. (See links to previous blog posts, below) Two recent articles treat the effects of AI on
Are There Any Questions?
Asking questions is a critical aspect of learning. We’ve previously written about the importance of questions in our blog post “Evaluation Research Interviews: Just Like Good Conversations.” In a recent article, “The Surprising Power of
Learning to Learn
In a recent article in the May 2, 2018 Harvard Business Review, “Learning Is a Learned Behavior. Here’s How to Get Better at It,” Ulrich Boser rejects the idea that our capacities for learning are innate
The Tyranny of Metrics
In a recent article “Against Metrics: How Measuring Performance by Numbers Backfires,” Jerry Z Muller argues that companies, educational institutions, government agencies, and philanthropies are now in the grip of what he calls “metric fixation,”
Program Evaluation Methods and Questions: A Discussion
“I would rather have questions that can’t be answered than answers that can’t be questioned.” ― Richard Feynman The Cambridge Dictionary defines research as “A
Strengthening Program AND Organizational Effectiveness
Program evaluation is seldom simply about making a narrow judgment about the outcomes of a program (i.e., whether the desired changes were, in fact, ultimately
Just the Facts: Data Collection
Program evaluations entail research. Research is a systematic “way of finding things out.” Evaluation research depends on the collection and analysis of data (i.e., evidence,
Do Work Teams Work?
“Collaboration” and “teamwork” are the catchphrases of the contemporary workplace. Since the 1980s in the U.S., work teams have been hailed as the solution to
Stakeholders vs. Customers
Rather than “customers,” nonprofits, educational institutions, and philanthropies typically have “stakeholders.” Stakeholders are individuals and organizations that have an interest in, and may be affected
A Lifetime of Learning
Pablo Picasso once said, “It takes a long time to become young.” The same may be said about education and the process of becoming educated.
Robots Grade Your Essays and Read Your Resumes
We’ve previously written about the rise of artificial intelligence and the current and anticipated effects of AI upon employment. (See links to previous blog posts,
Are There Any Questions?
Asking questions is a critical aspect of learning. We’ve previously written about the importance of questions in our blog post “Evaluation Research Interviews: Just Like
Learning to Learn
In a recent article in the May 2, 2018 Harvard Business Review, “Learning Is a Learned Behavior. Here’s How to Get Better at It,” Ulrich Boser
The Tyranny of Metrics
In a recent article “Against Metrics: How Measuring Performance by Numbers Backfires,” Jerry Z Muller argues that companies, educational institutions, government agencies, and philanthropies are
Program Evaluation Methods and Questions: A Discussion
“I would rather have questions that can’t be answered than answers that can’t be
Strengthening Program AND Organizational Effectiveness
Program evaluation is seldom simply about making a narrow judgment about the outcomes of
Just the Facts: Data Collection
Program evaluations entail research. Research is a systematic “way of finding things out.” Evaluation
Do Work Teams Work?
“Collaboration” and “teamwork” are the catchphrases of the contemporary workplace. Since the 1980s in
Stakeholders vs. Customers
Rather than “customers,” nonprofits, educational institutions, and philanthropies typically have “stakeholders.” Stakeholders are individuals
A Lifetime of Learning
Pablo Picasso once said, “It takes a long time to become young.” The same
Robots Grade Your Essays and Read Your Resumes
We’ve previously written about the rise of artificial intelligence and the current and anticipated
Are There Any Questions?
Asking questions is a critical aspect of learning. We’ve previously written about the importance
Learning to Learn
In a recent article in the May 2, 2018 Harvard Business Review, “Learning Is
The Tyranny of Metrics
In a recent article “Against Metrics: How Measuring Performance by Numbers Backfires,” Jerry Z