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Designing Reports People Actually Want to Read - Previously Recorded Webinar
Want people to actually read and use your evaluation reports? In this webinar, we share a simple three-step framework—Clarify, Simplify, and Focus—for creating reports that are engaging, accessible, and easy to understand.
How to Turn Your Evaluation Report Into a Presentation People Will Actually Listen To
Learn how to transform evaluation reports into engaging presentations that highlight key findings, connect with audiences, use visuals effectively, and leave people with memorable takeaways.
9 Strategies For Effectively Managing Feedback On Evaluation Reports
Managing feedback on evaluation reports can be one of the most challenging parts of the reporting process, especially when multiple reviewers, approval chains, timelines, and perspectives are involved. This article outlines nine practical strategies to streamline how you plan for, request, organize, and integrate feedback so your reporting process stays clear, efficient, and on track.
In Defence Of Long Reports
It’s time to embrace long reports! This article confesses my love for lengthy reports. Why? Because they're more than just data – they're knowledge preservation. Long reports have a place in our world, serving multiple roles, from building capacity to promoting transparency. Learn more about the value of extensive reports in this article.
New Template: Style Guide Template!
Whether you’re new to evaluation or if evaluation is your main role, this Style Guide Template is for anyone looking to create consistency among project documents.
Five Elements To Include In Your Reporting Style Guide
A style guide is a time-saving tool that helps you be consistent in your formatting when creating client and public-facing products, from evaluation plans to reports and presentations. When working with a team, style guides ensure that team members are working efficiently as they create evaluation products.