Transformation and Innovation
Innovation can involve small adjustments or great transformations. Social media provides a case study for understanding why ongoing monitoring and
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developmental design
How do we sit with time?
Organizational transformation efforts from culture change to developmental evaluation all depend on one ingredient that is rarely discussed: time. How
Read moreDevelopmental Evaluation’s Traps
Developmental evaluation holds promise for product and service designers looking to understand the process, outcomes, and strategies of innovation and
Read moreDiversity / Complexity in Focus
As cities and regions worldwide celebrate Pride the role of diversity, understanding and unity has been brought to mind
Read more(Re) Making our World
Britain’s vote to leave the European Union is a nod to the future and the past and both perspectives illustrate
Read moreReflections said, not done
Reflective practice is the cornerstone of developmental evaluation and organizational learning and yet is one of the least discussed
Read moreThe hidden cost of learning & innovation
The costs of books, materials, tuition, or conference fees often distort the perception of how much learning costs, creating larger distortions
Read moreDevelopmental Evaluation: Questions and Qualities
Developmental evaluation, a form of real-time evaluation focused on innovation and complexity, is gaining interest and attention with funders, program
Read moreDevelopmental Evaluation and Design
Innovation is about channeling new ideas into useful products and services, which is really about design. Thus, if developmental
Read moreDevelopmental Evaluation and Sensemaking
Developmental evaluation is only as good as the sense that can be made from the data that is received. To
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