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Navigating Change: 5 Ways a Master’s in Health Evaluation Supported My Career Pivot

Explore how a master's degree in health evaluation can transform your career in this article. Reflecting on personal experiences and practicum insights, discover five essential skills—from shared language and technical tools to hands-on learning—that equip professionals for meaningful change in health program evaluation.

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Reflections from the AEA Conference 2024: Amplifying and Empowering Voices in Evaluation

Discover key insights from the 2024 AEA Conference on amplifying voices in evaluation, covering participant engagement, technology integration, and strategies for building trust. This article highlights practical takeaways to enhance inclusivity and impact in evaluation practices.

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How to Support Evaluation Success: Tips for Program Managers

Program Managers, unlock the secrets to effective program evaluation with our latest article! Discover practical tips for involving evaluators early, clarifying your goals, and engaging your team to streamline the process. Enhance your evaluation confidence and gain valuable insights to improve your program’s effectiveness!

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Internal vs External Evaluators: What's the Difference and Which One is Right for You?

Program Managers face a crucial decision in evaluating programs: internal or external evaluators? While internal evaluators offer deep organizational insight and integrated project design potential, external evaluators bring impartiality, specialized skills, and flexibility. This article explores the pros and cons of each approach, guiding you through factors like project sensitivity, budget considerations, and long-term impact. Discover the best evaluator for your organization's needs and goals.

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Why You Should Evaluate Your Healthcare Program: Lessons From Three Hive Consulting

In the world of healthcare, effective evaluation is a game-changer, guiding strategic decisions, enhancing patient care, and driving innovation. This article delves into the transformative power of evaluation, showcasing practical advice and real-world examples from Three Hive Consulting. Discover how evaluation can navigate complexities, measure effectiveness, boost accountability, and justify investments, ensuring your healthcare programs excel.

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What I Look for When Hiring a New Evaluator

Early in your career, it can be hard to know what field you want to work in, let alone feel confident in finding a job. If you’re thinking that you might want to become an evaluator, or you’re a newish evaluator looking for a job, read on to see what we, at Three Hive Consulting, look for when hiring.

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Podcast Review: Indigenous Insights: Episodes 1 and 2

The article reviews the podcast "Indigenous Insights: An Evaluation Podcast" hosted by Gladys Rowe, which explores Indigenous evaluation perspectives. Rowe, a member of Fox Lake Cree Nation, shares experiences through storytelling, promoting reflection and learning. The podcast highlights Indigenous community-centered evaluation, featuring discussions with experts about their experiences.

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New Infographic: A Beginner’s Guide to Evaluation: A summary of introductory resources for new evaluators

This infographic is for those who are new to the field of evaluation and want to learn more about it. The purpose of the infographic is to provide newcomers with valuable resources that answer three important questions about evaluation. The infographic includes a one-page PDF with clickable links to relevant resources, making it easy for beginners to explore and learn more about evaluation.

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New Template: Logic Model template using Canva Whiteboard

This Logic Model template is for anyone who wants to make Logic Models that look professional and visually interesting. This Canva design template can be customized to create your own Logic Model, suited to your evaluation needs. The professional design of this template makes it easy to create a visually interesting Logic Model to present to clients, share on a website, or submit in a report.

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New Checklist: Information request checklist

Eval Academy just released a new checklist for anyone who’s about to start a new evaluation project. Use this checklist to make sure you’re gathering the information necessary to support your evaluation endeavour. This checklist can act as a support tool for you to make sure you have the context you need when starting an evaluation.

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New Template: Canva design templates for creating your own Logic Model!

Eval Academy just released two new Canva design templates for creating your own Logic Model! Whether you’re new to evaluation or if evaluation is your main role, these Canva design templates are for anyone who wants to design a Logic Model to be more visually appealing.

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Sampling and Recruitment 101

You’ve got your evaluation plan; you’ve developed your data collection tools and you’re ready to go live with collecting the data you need to answer your evaluation questions. Step 1: Identify your sample. Step 2. Recruitment. But how do you get participants to take part in the data collection process?

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