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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.
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.
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.
The Frustration of Searching for Evaluation Content
Tired of reading irrelevant online content to find valuable resources on evaluation? This article explores strategies for navigating the vast sea of online information. Discover how to streamline your search and access the insights that drive professional growth and success in evaluation.
Playing the Fool: Why Asking a Few Silly Questions Makes You a Better Evaluator
Discover why asking silly questions can make you a better evaluator. This article reveals how injecting humor and curiosity into evaluation discussions can foster open dialogue, encourage critical thinking, and drive meaningful change.
Ribbon Skirts, Ceremony, and Evaluation
A real-world example of Indigenous evaluation that embraces the whole story and respects Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing.
New Infographic: Monitoring vs. Evaluation
This infographic provides a clear breakdown of the distinctions between monitoring and evaluation. It defines each term, outlines its primary purposes, and details the key aspects of data collection for both processes. By offering a concise visual comparison, this infographic can support your understanding of when to employ monitoring versus evaluation and how each contributes to effective project management.
Evaluative Thinking: What does it mean and why does it matter?
Unleash the power of evaluative thinking in our data-driven world! This article explores how evaluative thinking goes beyond data analysis alone; it involves a systematic and reflective approach to understanding the effectiveness and impact of actions, programs, and decisions. Discover why evaluative thinking matters for informed decision-making, accountability, and fostering innovation.
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.