Evaluation Uncertainty

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 jamorell Workshop – Complex Behavior in Models, Methodology, and Metrics

A pitch for sparse models – Part 5 of a 10-part series on how complexity can produce better insight on what programs do, and why

This is part 5 of 10 blog posts I’m writing to convey the information that I present in various workshops and lectures that I deliver about complexity. I’m an evaluator so I think in terms of evaluation, but I’m convinced that what I’m saying is equally applicable for planning.

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 jamorell Assumptions in Program Design and Evaluation

Invitation to Participate — Assumptions in Program Design and Evaluation

We are actively seeking contributions to this blog on assumptions in program design and evaluation

June 19, 2019 jamorell Assumptions in Program Design and Evaluation

Introducing a Blog Series on Assumptions in Program Design and Evaluation

Assumptions in Program Design and Evaluation

June 6, 2019June 19, 2019 jamorell Workshop – Complex Behavior in Models, Methodology, and Metrics

Complex systems or complex behavior? Part 1 of a 10-part series on how complexity can produce better insight on what programs do, and why

This is part 1 of 10 blog posts I’m writing to convey the information that I present in various workshops and lectures that I deliver about complexity. I’m an evaluator so I think in terms of evaluation, but I’m convinced that what I’m saying is equally applicable for planning.

June 6, 2019June 20, 2019 jamorell Workshop – Complex Behavior in Models, Methodology, and Metrics

Complexity has awkward implications for program designers and evaluators – Part 2 of a 10-part series on how complexity can produce better insight on what programs do, and why

This is part 2 of 10 blog posts I’m writing to convey the information that I present in various workshops and lectures that I deliver about complexity. I’m an evaluator so I think in terms of evaluation, but I’m convinced that what I’m saying is equally applicable for planning.

May 14, 2019June 6, 2019 jamorell Program Theory and Program Logic

Workshop: Logic Models — Beyond the Traditional View

We will move beyond the traditional view of logic models to examine their applicability, value, and relatability to attendees’ experiences.

May 14, 2019 jamorell Unintended consequences

Workshop: Grappling With the Unexpected From Firefighting to Systematic Action

All evaluators deal with unintended events that foul their evaluation plans. Either the program does not work as planned, or the evaluation does not work as planned, or both. Usually we treat these situations as fires, i.e. we exercise our skills to meet the crisis.

May 14, 2019 jamorell System Perspectives