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 […]
Ask Nicole: Participant Dropout (and What Your Program Can Learn From It)
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Participant dropout is a reality in programs. Learn why participants leave, the impact on retention, and how to improve engagement. The post Ask Nicole: Participant Dropout (and What Your Program Can Learn From It) appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.
Beyond the Grant Award: Setting Up Evaluation Systems for Long-Term Success
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Congratulations! Landing a grant feels great—it’s validation that your work matters and your approach is solid. But the work doesn’t stop when the money arrives. In fact, securing funding is just the beginning. Building sustainable evaluation practices helps your organization measure progress, stay […]