Evaluation for impact
Evaluation - the wider perspective
In the UK, evaluation is becoming a core area of skills development and interest in Third Sector and Public organisations. Government agencies and funders are keen to learn about the outcomes and impact that their initiatives have on policy areas and target groups, and they want to be sure that public money is wisely invested. Third sector organisations share this interest in outcomes and impact, but for them, evaluation can create a tension between: the demand for financial accountability; a need to show results; a competition for resources; a desire to improve; and a commitment to their values and purposes.
Evaluation - the way I work
I work collaboratively with organisations to design and deliver evaluation projects that: generate impact stories, learn about process and results, and create reports for publication. I build the skills and capacity of organisations, staff and volunteers to embed evaluation practices into their day to day activity.
What's on my website?
- Check out my CV and track record in evaluation projects.
- Dip into my current research studies and related articles.
- Explore a range of workshops that I have developed.
- Find a useful resource
- Get in touch.
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PS
The next Social Impact Group meeting will be held at 1pm on Wednesday 14th December 2011. We look forward to seeing you at the University of Strathclyde.
Innovation in training evaluation - using Kirkpatrick's model
The following paper is based on a proposal to develop an evaluation framework for an experiential leadership training programme. It was part of an EU Transfer of Innovation project between Slovenia, Belgium and myself in Scotland. The EU application was not successful, but the ideas and methods within the paper provide useful ideas for structuring a wider approach to training evaluation.
The Evaluation Innovation involved the design and application of a framework for evaluating...
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Lesley has carried out several pieces of consultancy work for the Voluntary Action Fund, particularly around evaluation, impact measurement and group facilitation. Lesley has in depth knowledge of a range of evaluation methodologies...
It has been a tremendous experience working with Lesley. As a team we asked her to help us devise a tailored Evaluation Framework which suited both our model of working and our stakeholders. Lesley’s broad experience...
