This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. This question comes from Larissa, a graduate student in Arizona. Larissa write: Hi Nicole, I’m a graduate student currently taking a class about research and evaluation. I also just finished a course […]
Ask Nicole: My Favorite Reproductive Justice Resources
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. I’m currently developing a presentation on reproductive justice and culturally responsive and equitable evaluation (CREE). The discussion will provide a brief overview of the Reproductive Justice framework, its connections to CREE, and recommendations for utilizing […]
Should We Have a Role in This Partnership?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. There’s more than enough work to go around. A habit I’ve picked up from an evaluation colleague is referring prospective clients to other colleagues who may be a better fit, even if I’m interested in the project. I do this as I’d rather […]
Try This: Move Away from Funder-Driven Evaluation
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Try this out and let me know how it goes for you. I was a panelist on a recent webinar, discussing community and structural interventions to support maternal health equity. During the conversation, I shared one of the struggles I have as an […]
Why Staff Are Struggling with Your Programs
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. For a long time, I prioritized program participants, because I thought, without participants there would be no program. Now, drawing on the voices of staff (as well as my personal experiences being on staff) I see the need for more balanced considerations in […]
Ask Nicole: What is a Public Health Social Worker?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. There are two things I know for sure about social work and public health: One: Social work and public health are naturally complimentary fields, perfect partners in improving community health and wellbeing. […]
Self Care Corner: Prioritize Your Lightest Weight
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. “What’s the lightest weight we can carry now?” This question was asked by a client during one of our project check-ins at the height of COVID-19. The client, like many organizations, experienced drastic shifts in their programming. Namely, deciding which programs and strategies […]
Try This: Evaluate Your Facilitation
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Try this out and let me know how it goes for you. You can’t control everything, but surviving awkward facilitation moments is a matter of planning and reflection. Each facilitation allows you to identify themes in your facilitation experiences and plan how to […]
Surviving Awkward Facilitation Moments
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Plan, reflect, and prepare for next time. As the world continues to reopen, conferences and meetings that transitioned from in-person to online during the COVID-19 pandemic are returning as in-person events. As a core component of my work, facilitating meetings and workshops occurs frequently. […]
Ask Nicole: I’m Uncomfortable Working with Certain Clients
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. In the early years of my social work career, I had a large caseload of individuals from various backgrounds and needs. Some clients were more challenging to work with than others, but […]