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10 Tips for Making Your Evaluation Report More Accessible
Discover 10 practical tips for creating more accessible evaluation reports. This guide covers key aspects of accessibility, including color contrast, font choices, alt text, and plain language. Learn how to make your reports more inclusive and readable for all audiences, including those with disabilities or using assistive technologies.
Beyond Biases: Insights for Effective Evaluation Reporting
Explore how cognitive biases impact evaluation practice. Drawing insights from Hans Rosling's "Factfulness," this article examines 10 common mental shortcuts that can affect data analysis, reporting, and decision-making in evaluation. Learn practical strategies to overcome these biases and improve your evaluation methods.
New Template: Environmental Scan Template in Excel
Introducing our new Environmental Scan Template, designed to help you systematically gather and organize vital information that could influence your program's future direction. Whether you're new to evaluation or a seasoned professional, this tool allows you to customize column headings to fit your specific needs—ensuring you collect the right data efficiently. Download now to enhance your strategic planning, improve operational efficiency, and stay ahead of emerging trends.
Evaluation as self-care for your program
Discover how evaluation serves as essential self-care for your program. Just as individuals benefit from reflection and enhancement, our programs thrive with regular evaluation to assess strengths, monitor progress, and promote ongoing improvement. Explore how integrating evaluation into your program’s routine can enhance resilience, streamline operations, and ensure long-term viability.
Data Visualization Applications: Line Charts
Explore the power of line charts in our ongoing series on data visualization. This article explains how to create impactful line charts using Excel 365. This tutorial not only guides you through chart creation but also emphasizes data visualization best practices to enhance clarity and professionalism. Whether you're new to charting or refining your skills, this article equips you with essential techniques for visually compelling data storytelling.
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.
How to Use World Cafés as an Evaluation Data Collection Method
Discover how World Cafés can enhance your data collection efforts. This article guides you through organizing a World Café, from selecting facilitators to crafting effective questions and managing conversations. Learn how to analyze the data collected and address potential challenges, making World Cafés a powerful tool for engaging participants and generating comprehensive insights in your evaluations.
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.
Crafting Compelling Narratives: A Guide to Presenting Themes from Qualitative Data
Master the art of presenting themes effectively! Whether it's a report, summary, infographic, or presentation, the way you present your themes from thematic analysis can make or break your findings' impact. Tailor to your audience, provide solid context, organize logically, craft clear titles, bring themes to life with real quotes, offer deep analysis, use visuals wisely, and conclude with key insights. Elevate your thematic analysis presentations with these expert tips!
New Infographic: Steps for Developing an Outcome Assessment Survey
Unlock the key to effective outcome assessment survey development with our downloadable infographic.
Unlocking Impact: The Importance of Evaluation for Non-Profits
Discover why evaluation is essential for your non-profit with evidence, practical tips, and real-world examples from Three Hive Consulting. From setting clear goals to communicating results effectively, learn how evaluation can amplify your organization's impact and drive lasting change in your community.
New Template: Canva design templates for creating your own Theory of Change!
This article introduces our new Canva design template to enhance your next Theory of Change. By utilizing this customizable template, you can present your next Theory of Change in a more distinct format, ideal for sharing it with a broader audience, such as on websites or in presentations.
Survey Design: Unsure about Unsure
Ever been frustrated by a poorly designed survey? From limited response options to confusing questions, we've all encountered surveys that leave us scratching our heads. But fear not! This article unravels the mysteries of survey design, offering invaluable insights into mitigating respondent frustrations and maximizing data quality.
Evaluation Sustainability Plans: Why you need one for your next evaluation project.
Discover the importance of Evaluation Sustainability Plans in maximizing the impact of evaluations. Learn why you need one for your next evaluation project! Explore the key components and considerations to integrate evaluation insights into organizational culture for lasting benefits.
(Mostly Free) Resources for Learning How to Code Qualitative Data
Discover our favourite list of free resources to learn qualitative data coding, including step-by-step tutorials and practical guides. Use this list to improve your ability to analyze non-numerical data effectively for research and evaluation purposes.
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.
Evaluating for Spread and Scale
The terms “spread” and “scale” often go hand in hand, but they have distinct meanings. Learn the difference and when to use them in this article!
Empowering Evaluators: 12 Training Ideas Beyond Conventional Evaluation
If you’re an evaluator seeking training that goes beyond the basics, start here!
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.