Approaching An Evaluation – Ten Issues to Consider
Before beginning an evaluation, it may be helpful to consider the following questions: 1. Why is the evaluation being conducted? What is/are the purpose(s) of
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The Role of Intuition in Evaluation
In their recent article, “The Role of Intuition in Evaluation and Decision,” which appears in a recent issue of New Directions in Evaluation, Marthe Hurteau,
Thinking Together – What is a ‘Thought Partner’?
A “thought partner” is someone other than one’s typical work colleagues who helps organizational leaders to consider an organization’s strategic issues. Thought partners typically add
What is Evaluation and Why Do It?
What is Evaluation? Program evaluation is an applied research process that examines the effects and effectiveness of programs and initiatives. Michael Quinn Patton notes that,
Is On-line Learning Effective?
The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected many aspects of life, not least of which is education. In April, 2020, The World Economic Forum estimated that school
Big Data and Evaluation
In the latest issue of the American Journal of Evaluation (Vol 41, No.2, June 2020) Robert Picciotto argues that the time has arrived for evaluation
Systems Thinking in Evaluation
The Oxford English Dictionary defines a system as, “A set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network; a complex
How Evaluation Can Help Non-profits to Respond to the COVID-19 Health Crisis
The current health crisis is compelling many non-profits to rethink how they do business. Many must consider how to best serve their stakeholders with new
Keeping Busy? – The Cult of Busyness in a Time of Lock-down
We’re living in a period where a lot of people are compelled to stay home, and many folks are out of work. Ironically, many employees
Developmental Evaluation in Tumultuous Times, Tumultuous Environments
The current health crisis is already having a powerful effect on non-profit organizations, many of whom had been economically challenged even before the onset of
Approaching An Evaluation – Ten Issues to Consider
Before beginning an evaluation, it may be helpful to consider the following questions: 1. Why is the evaluation being conducted? What is/are the purpose(s) of
The Role of Intuition in Evaluation
In their recent article, “The Role of Intuition in Evaluation and Decision,” which appears in a recent issue of New Directions in Evaluation, Marthe Hurteau,
Thinking Together – What is a ‘Thought Partner’?
A “thought partner” is someone other than one’s typical work colleagues who helps organizational leaders to consider an organization’s strategic issues. Thought partners typically add
What is Evaluation and Why Do It?
What is Evaluation? Program evaluation is an applied research process that examines the effects and effectiveness of programs and initiatives. Michael Quinn Patton notes that,
Is On-line Learning Effective?
The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected many aspects of life, not least of which is education. In April, 2020, The World Economic Forum estimated that school
Big Data and Evaluation
In the latest issue of the American Journal of Evaluation (Vol 41, No.2, June 2020) Robert Picciotto argues that the time has arrived for evaluation
Systems Thinking in Evaluation
The Oxford English Dictionary defines a system as, “A set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network; a complex
How Evaluation Can Help Non-profits to Respond to the COVID-19 Health Crisis
The current health crisis is compelling many non-profits to rethink how they do business. Many must consider how to best serve their stakeholders with new
Keeping Busy? – The Cult of Busyness in a Time of Lock-down
We’re living in a period where a lot of people are compelled to stay home, and many folks are out of work. Ironically, many employees
Developmental Evaluation in Tumultuous Times, Tumultuous Environments
The current health crisis is already having a powerful effect on non-profit organizations, many of whom had been economically challenged even before the onset of
Approaching An Evaluation – Ten Issues to Consider
Before beginning an evaluation, it may be helpful to consider the following questions: 1. Why is the evaluation being conducted? What is/are the purpose(s) of
The Role of Intuition in Evaluation
In their recent article, “The Role of Intuition in Evaluation and Decision,” which appears in a recent issue of New Directions in Evaluation, Marthe Hurteau,
Thinking Together – What is a ‘Thought Partner’?
A “thought partner” is someone other than one’s typical work colleagues who helps organizational leaders to consider an organization’s strategic issues. Thought partners typically add
What is Evaluation and Why Do It?
What is Evaluation? Program evaluation is an applied research process that examines the effects and effectiveness of programs and initiatives. Michael Quinn Patton notes that,
Is On-line Learning Effective?
The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected many aspects of life, not least of which is education. In April, 2020, The World Economic Forum estimated that school
Big Data and Evaluation
In the latest issue of the American Journal of Evaluation (Vol 41, No.2, June 2020) Robert Picciotto argues that the time has arrived for evaluation
Systems Thinking in Evaluation
The Oxford English Dictionary defines a system as, “A set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network; a complex
How Evaluation Can Help Non-profits to Respond to the COVID-19 Health Crisis
The current health crisis is compelling many non-profits to rethink how they do business. Many must consider how to best serve their stakeholders with new
Keeping Busy? – The Cult of Busyness in a Time of Lock-down
We’re living in a period where a lot of people are compelled to stay home, and many folks are out of work. Ironically, many employees
Developmental Evaluation in Tumultuous Times, Tumultuous Environments
The current health crisis is already having a powerful effect on non-profit organizations, many of whom had been economically challenged even before the onset of