This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. It’s challenging and it takes longer. Cross-sector collaboration asks more of us—but it gives more back. The post Why We Keep Trying: The Case for Cross-Sector Collaboration appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.
Ask Nicole: How to Fix Cross-Sector Collaboration Challenges
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Learn how to fix cross-sector collaboration challenges by addressing power, pace, priorities, and communication across roles. The post Ask Nicole: How to Fix Cross-Sector Collaboration Challenges appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.
Try This: Get Aligned Before the Consultant Joins Your Team
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Try this team map exercise to clarify roles, avoid confusion, and set clear collaboration boundaries before the consultant joins your team. The post Try This: Get Aligned Before the Consultant Joins Your Team appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.
Ask Nicole: Why Staff Hate Working with Consultants
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Staff resistance to consultants isn’t always about the consultant themselves—it’s often about the process. When staff are left out of the loop, unclear on expectations, or unsure how their roles will change, it’s easy to feel frustrated or disengaged. In this Ask Nicole […]
Try This: Redefine Your Metrics
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Try this activity and let me know how it goes. Whether your goal is weight loss or muscle gain, the first thing we tend to measure is the number on the scale. But if you want a more accurate view of your progress, […]
The Recipe for a Good Evaluation
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Trying a new recipe? That’s evaluation in action. The recipe for a good evaluation is similar to trying out a new recipe. You find a new recipe that looks amazing—maybe it popped up on social media or was handed down from a friend. […]
Ask Nicole: How We Use Evaluation Every Day
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Evaluation isn’t just a professional tool—it’s a part of how we live, make decisions, and improve things around us. Here are 8 everyday experiences that show how evaluation thinking already shows up in your daily life. The post Ask Nicole: How We Use Evaluation Every […]
They Left Your Program—Now Use Their Feedback to Adapt
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Participant drops out are program design feedback insights in disguise. We don’t often think of former participants as a source of program design feedback. We mostly tweak our programs and services based on program design feedback from participants who stay. However, in getting feedback […]
Try This: Learning From Program Participants Who Leave
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Try this out and let me know how it goes. Learning from program participants who leave? Have you ever considered this? Understanding why participants leave a program can provide valuable insights for improvement. Instead of viewing dropouts as failures, organizations can learn from […]
Participant Retention: Rethinking It for Stronger Program Impact
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Retention isn’t the whole story. Participant retention is often one of the first metrics that comes to mind when we think of a program or service’s success. A high participant retention rate can signal program success, but is it the best indicator of […]