Pasts, Presents, and Futures
Our understanding of situations are co-constructed and that means our future is, too. Shaping our future — at least one
Read moreOur understanding of situations are co-constructed and that means our future is, too. Shaping our future — at least one
Read moreWithout connecting monitoring of our programs with our principles and strategy, we are simply creating impotency in our organizations. The
Read moreStrategy in chaos is like whitewater rafting — it needs stillness among the motion. Sometimes the best transformation and boldest action is doing nothing.
Read moreA greater push for inclusion of evaluation data to make decisions and support innovation is not generating value if there
Read moreDevelopmental evaluation holds promise for product and service designers looking to understand the process, outcomes, and strategies of innovation and
Read morePlanning is something that is done all the time, but the shape in which these plans unfold is often
Read moreIn social innovation we are at risk of confusing our stories of success for real, genuine impact. Without theories, implementation
Read moreThe term evaluation has at its root the term value and to evaluate innovation means to assess the value that
Read moreDevelopmental evaluation is an approach to understanding and shaping programs in service of those who wish to grow and evolve
Read moreIf we are serious about addressing the social, political, health and environmental challenges posed to us in this age of global complexity we need to launch from these start points into something more sophisticated that brings these areas further together. The cross training of designers and evaluators and innovators of all stripes is a next step. So, too, is building the scholarship and research base for this emergent field of inquiry and practice. Better theories, evidence and examples will make it easier for all of us to lift the many boats needed to traverse these seas.
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