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. A few months ago, I mentioned that I’ll be limiting the content I create around starting and running a consulting practice. But I had a conversation with social work colleague recently that […]
How to edit a PDF graph.
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at freshspectrum.com. In this post I am going to show you how to edit a vector based PDF graph. You’ll also learn why you might need to so such a thing and how to discover if your PDF graph is indeed vector based. In this […]
Speeding Up Your Data Viz (& Preventing Future Injuries) Using Custom Commands in Dragon
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. Andrew Forsman is a Depict Data Studio student and self-described “data viz nerd” who has over 10 years of experience helping organizations plan for, execute, and learn from research and evaluations. They’re here this week sharing time-saving tips on using a voice command […]
What is a Slidedoc?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at freshspectrum.com. Slidedocs are versatile reporting tools that are an almost ideal format in the visual heavy digital world. In today’s post. What is a Slidedoc? What is a Slideument? Is it the same thing? The advantages of creating a slidedoc. The disadvantages of creating […]
Try This: Prioritizing Data Findings
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. On the road to becoming grassroots and data driven, it’s tempting to start collecting data as soon as possible to determine your impact. From funders and program participants to community leaders […]
A Trick, a Tip and a Thing to Try in Your Next Presentation
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. Depict Data Studio full courses always end with a graduation ceremony where participants share the progress they’ve made in the course. I’m always amazed by the transformations that take place and I can’t help but want to share their wonderful work! In this […]
Fresh Start Effects and Change-Making
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at cense.ca. “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now” – The Internet. The above quote points to two key truths about change-making: It’s always possible to create a new start and starting matters. If you […]
Evaluation Report Inspiration: Excerpts From A Breast Cancer Clinic Evaluation
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. Evaluators do not often share their evaluation reports. The organization or client that the evaluator works for usually owns the report, which can make sharing them difficult. But sometimes it can be helpful to see what and how information is presented in […]
3 Tips to Move from Spooky to Success when Reporting
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at elizabethgrim.com. This post shares 3 tips to move from spooky to success (or confusion to clarity) with your reports. These include: Discuss reporting during contracting, present multiple options, and report early and often. The post 3 Tips to Move from Spooky to Success when […]
How to report on the web. My Splash Model strategy.
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at freshspectrum.com. Today’s post outlines a modern reporting strategy that I call the splash model. In today’s post: A recap, why it’s time for a strategy change. Avoiding the Social Media time suck. Your big three audiences. Big splash content. Byproducts and adaptations. Serve the […]