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. 

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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...

Having worked with Lesley on a number of projects, I have the highest regard for her evaluation and educational development work. Lesley has an ability to evaluate wide ranging and disparate educational materials, distilling...

Colin Gray
eLearning Lecturer & Learning Technology Advisor, Edinburgh Napier University

Lesley is one of the most inspirational of the trainers, managers and thought leaders I have worked with over more than 20 years in the learning & development field. She has a deep and wide understanding of people, of...

Nick McBain
Director, Clarity Coaching Scotland

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...

Keith Wimbles, Chief Executive, Voluntary Action Fund

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