Delivery: Online | Duration: Four half-day workshops | Level: Foundational
Over four half-day workshops, this practical, hands-on program will help you answer the fundamental question: are your programs and services making a difference for clients and communities?
Suitable for participants with varying levels of evaluation experience, this unique program takes you through the foundations of effective evaluation, from understanding the fundamentals and developing program logic models to evaluation planning, data collection, governance, stakeholder engagement and reporting.
Using a case study that progresses across all four workshops, you will put the concepts into practice through small group activities and develop practical evaluation tools along the way. Real-life examples and opportunities to apply the learning to your own work will help you build the knowledge and confidence to plan and conduct effective evaluations.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain different types of evaluation and identify when they are most appropriately applied.
- Assess program performance using key evaluation criteria, including appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency.
- Develop logic models and apply theory of change principles to program evaluation.
- Design evaluation frameworks, including terms of reference and evaluation plans.
- Select appropriate data collection methods and effectively commission and manage evaluations.
Who should attend?
This program is designed for anyone responsible for evaluation. While foundational in nature, it offers a valuable refresher for experienced evaluators looking to strengthen and extend their skills.
Facilitator: Greg Masters (Nexus Management Consulting)
Greg Masters is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Nexus Management Consulting, with nearly 30 years' experience helping government and community sector organisations improve performance through program evaluation, strategic planning, organisational development, and workforce capability initiatives.
A former senior NSW public sector executive, Greg is an experienced evaluator, facilitator, and trainer who has designed and delivered evaluation frameworks, program logic models, and capability-building programs for a wide range of government and non-government organisations. He is also an active member of the Australian Evaluation Society and a recognised contributor to evaluation capability development across Australia.
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