Posts tagged evaluation tools
How we built capacity for evaluation processes
How we built capacity for evaluation processes

Much of the work as an evaluator involves conducting evaluations for clients; this article describes our experience of working with an organization to help them become their own evaluation experts. Within this article, we cover the key evaluation concepts we shared with our client and highlight our own learnings from this process.

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Evaluation Practice, Support Use, I do some evaluation, Evaluation is my main jobBonnie Lakustacapacity building, evaluation toolkit, program evaluation, evaluation tools, monitoring and evaluation, evaluation facilitationComment
SWOT Analysis: What is it and how do I use it?
SWOT Analysis: What is it and how do I use it?

A SWOT is a tool commonly used at the beginning of a new venture or as part of a new strategic planning process. A SWOT in evaluation could be used as a data collection tool or to present evaluation findings and create recommendations. This article outlines what a SWOT analysis is and how to complete one.

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Data Collection, Evaluation Practice, Planning, Reporting, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationKim Desjarlaisevaluation, evaluation activities, evaluation practice, evaluation tools, program evaluation, StakeholdersComment
Using log frames: why they’re useful and how to make one
Using log frames: why they’re useful and how to make one

In this article, we explain what a Log Frame is (spoiler: it’s not a logic model), why they can be useful tools for program planning and evaluation outside of international development, and how to make one of your own.

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Planning, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationStephanie Jonesevaluation methodology, evaluation tools, log frames, program evaluation, evaluation planning, indicators, assumptions, outcomesComment