This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at danawanzer.com Most evaluators are quick to say that the evaluation questions drive the methods. I think most evaluators would agree with this statement. However, what do you do about that pesky budget? How does the budget play a role in determining the questions and/or […]
Tips for Getting the Most Out of #Eval18
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at danawanzer.com During our latest #EvalTwitter chat, I asked people to write up tips for attendees of the AEA Evaluation Conference (hashtag #Eval18). I got some great responses and wanted to collect them here to share easily with others. First, I would like to mention […]
Using R for Immediate Reporting in Evaluation
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at danawanzer.com I am pretty fortunate that one of the companies I work for is incredibly interested in shifting the organization towards R. One of those shifts was my boss asking, “Can we recreate this report in R? Can we create the report so that […]
Presentations at #Eval18
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at danawanzer.com This year I am going to be far less busy at the AEA conference! I will only be presenting two papers, both of which are research projects I am conducting with Dr. Tarek Azzam and colleagues at Claremont Graduate University. The abstracts and more […]
Wearing Many Hats: Where Does the Role of Evaluator End?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at elizabethgrim.com. Evaluators wear many different hats, which vary depending on the evaluation approach as well as the stage of the evaluation cycle. Over the years, evaluation theorists have debated the role of the evaluator. Campbell classifies the role of evaluator as methodologist, Scriven says […]
The Top 5 Things That Determine the Success of a Community Coalition
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at communityevaluationsolutions.com. #1. Leadership In the many years that I have been working with community coalitions and collaboratives, choosing the right leader maybe the cornerstone that determines a coalition’s success. An effective coalition leader requires a combination of charisma, attention to detail, and someone who […]
Comment on Wisdom from the Woods: Everything Looks Scarier in the Darkness by Elizabeth Grim
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at elizabethgrim.com. In reply to Sheila B Robinson, Ed. D. Thank you Sheila! Your kind words and support mean a lot.
Comment on Wisdom from the Woods: Everything Looks Scarier in the Darkness by Sheila B Robinson, Ed. D
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at elizabethgrim.com. Awesome, inspirational and well-said. I enjoyed reading your reflection on your outdoor experiences in the context of your professional work and writing. You absolutely have meaningful ideas to share, and are not an imposter. I have the same questions about myself, my ideas, […]
Wisdom from the Woods: Everything Looks Scarier in the Darkness
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at elizabethgrim.com. I haven’t written in a while. I could attribute that to the fact that work has been busy or that I’ve been spending my free time traveling and exploring. These are true statements. But the real reason is that I’ve been afraid. A […]
AEA Summer Institute Takeaways
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at communityevaluationsolutions.com. Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the Summer Evaluation Institute hosted by AEA. I met some great people and learned a lot about evaluation. I’m what my family likes to call a “professional student” – I would be in school for […]