This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. To celebrate the end of the year, we’ve highlighted Eval Academy’s top ten posts and resources from 2024. What posts or resources would you like to see in 2025? Comment below, tweet us @EvalAcademy or connect with us on LinkedIn! Top posts of […]
New template: “Top 10 tips for facilitating an evaluation planning meeting”
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Eval Academy just released a new, free template: “Top 10 tips for facilitating an evaluation planning meeting” Top 10 Tips for Facilitating an Evaluation Planning Meeting CA$0.00 Curious about how to facilitate effective evaluation planning meetings? […]
Transitioning a project to a new evaluation lead
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Recently, I took over as an evaluation lead for a large and complex evaluation project. The transition happened suddenly, much earlier than the scheduled date. Thus, we lost much of our preparation time, and I had […]
How We Evaluated: Our Own 4-Day Work Week Pilot
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: At Three Hive Consulting, we recently embarked on an innovative journey to pilot a 4-Day Work Week (4DWW). Because we’re evaluators, we tasked ourselves with assessing the impact of this new work schedule. Here, we share […]
New infographic: “Amplifying the Voices of Emerging and Experienced Evaluators – AEA Poster”
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Eval Academy just released a new, free infographic: “Amplifying the Voices of Emerging and Experienced Evaluators – AEA Poster”! Amplifying the Voices of Emerging and Experienced Evaluators – AEA Poster CA$0.00 Curious about how Eval Academy […]
Navigating Change: 5 Ways a Master’s in Health Evaluation Supported My Career Pivot
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: As we celebrate National Career Development Month, some of us may be reflecting on our professional journeys and the choices that have shaped our paths. For those considering a shift in their career trajectory, pursuing a […]
Reflections from the AEA Conference 2024: Amplifying and Empowering Voices in Evaluation
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: The 2024 American Evaluation Association (AEA) annual conference took place from October 21 to 26 in Portland, Oregon, marking my first experience at this event. This year’s theme, “Amplifying and Empowering Voices in Evaluation” connected with […]
Data Visualization Applications: Pie Charts
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Pie charts are useful for visualizing proportions of a whole, making it easy to compare the relative sizes of categories. However, pie charts have a somewhat bad reputation because of their potential to misrepresent data, especially […]
Is Good Program Design Essential for a Quality Evaluation?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rates as: I have asked myself this very question. Can I design and deliver a quality evaluation on a program or project that isn’t well designed or implemented or maybe isn’t managed appropriately? There are lots of reasons […]
Common Pie Chart Misuses (and How to Fix Them)
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Pie charts are a widely and (often) inappropriately used form of data visualization. Their simplicity makes them appealing to visualize parts of a whole. However, pie charts are often misused, leading to the misinterpretation or distortion […]