Seven deadly sins averted by social research consultants in Sydney
Sydney earned the nickname of Sin City in the second part of the 20th Century, as Sydney’s underbelly of organised crime was spread throughout the inner city. So it seems appropriate to consider how social research consultants can help their clients avoid falling into the trap of the seven deadly sins in the ways in […]
Read moreUnintended benefits of program evaluation
Program evaluations are conducted for a range of reasons. Most broadly, those who commission evaluations usually wish to know if their initiative is meeting its intended objectives. It may also be necessary to know how efficient and effective the program has been, and whether it has delivered value for money. Depending on the objectives of […]
Read moreThe power of the arts in disaster recovery
We are experiencing an increased incidence of natural disasters in Australia, and the rate of extreme weather events is set to rise over the coming years and decades. Within the first two months of 2013 we have seen bushfires in Tasmania, Victoria and NSW, and floods in Queensland. The devastating impact of Victoria’s Black Saturday […]
Read moreWhy do visitor research?
Any arts or cultural venue such as an art gallery or museum relies on visitors coming through the door, engaging in something and hopefully returning. If you are managing this type of venue you will want to know more about your visitors and gather information that will assist you with promotions, exhibition development or audience […]
Read moreHow to choose a program evaluation consultant
Conducting an evaluation of a program or initiative is crucial to ensure its success. Although it can feel like a burden to go through the tender process and choose a program evaluation consultant, there are a number of benefits to the process of evaluation, including identifying strengths and weaknesses of the program, creating a foundation […]
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