Evaluation chains of evidence
Creating a chain of evidence can help you demonstrate the value of a program through its entire system using qualitative and quantitative data, when it is not easy or possible to go to the end source to find evidence of program outputs. We are currently conducting an evaluation of The Climate Reality Project for the […]
Read more4 tips for minimising intercept interview errors
If you’ve hosted an event, activity, exhibition or festival in which you’ve garnered feedback from visitors, you may be familiar with the process of intercept interviewing. This is where a team of people with clipboards approach visitors and ask for feedback during or immediately after the event to capture their immediate views and experiences. Starting […]
Read moreWhat is regional transformation and how do you measure it?
Five small towns across Victoria are gearing up for a big events in the coming weeks. For the past 18 months, they have been on a journey of creative change. Each town received $350,000 for a significant artistic project intended to leave a lasting legacy to transform their town. Small Town Transformations is presented […]
Read moreRockhampton – Australia’s beef capital is cooking with creativity
Rockhampton is at a cultural crossroads. And that’s no bull. The large Central Queensland town that has been best known as the beef capital of Australia is in its final six months of a three-year pilot program, Creative Capricorn. Funded by Federal, State and Local government, Creative Capricorn is designed to use arts and culture […]
Read moreBreakups, telcos and surveys. The importance of welcoming feedback
I recently changed telecommunications companies after having been with my provider for more than 15 years. I received a call from a company on behalf of said telco with an invitation to answer some questions about why I left them after such loyalty and longevity. This pleased me, as I felt I had broken off […]
Read more10 essentials to include in a research or evaluation brief
To commission an evaluation or research project, it is helpful––to you and the consultant––to prepare an evaluation brief. This is a short document, perhaps two to four pages, outlining what the evaluation consultant needs to know. An additional benefit is that it also helps you clarify your thinking in terms of what you need from […]
Read moreQuantitative or qualitative research? Which one to use?
If you have a research or evaluation question or issue you want to explore, how you do you know whether you need to collect qualitative or quantitative information? Your research or evaluation consultant will be able to advise you but here are some things for you […]
Read more7 deadly sins of survey design
With survey software platforms available free of charge and easy to use, it can be enticing to run your own survey- perhaps amongst your stakeholders, clients or staff members. However, it takes someone with specialised skills to design a survey well, to ensure you gather information that you need and you can use. If you […]
Read more6 success factors of regional arts initiatives
There is growing evidence that arts and culture play an important role in the growth, development and identity of Australia’s regions and regional towns. From disaster recovery to story telling, arts and culture in regional and remote Australia can contribute to the social, educational and economic opportunities of regional towns and can feed into state […]
Read moreA delightful unexpected benefit of program evaluation
Program evaluations are conducted for a range of reasons, including exploring the extent to which a program or initiative has met its intended objectives. It may also be necessary to know how efficient and effective a program has been, and whether it has delivered value for money. To explore these areas of enquiry, one or […]
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