| Abstract:
Evaluation is frequently performed in response to external contingencies, resulting in one-dimensional efforts that fulfill accountability requirements, but add little value to the growth of an organization. These efforts tend to focus on the "what" of evaluation (e.g., what protocols to follow, what data to collect, what analyses to perform, what to report).
When evaluative learning is the goal, and a Community of Learners process is employed, the "who, how, and why" of evaluation are addressed, and evaluation becomes a systemic triple threat: organizations understand the impact of specific programs, have an internal process and infrastructure for evaluation, and can integrate findings into larger organizational goals, including mission achievement.
Yet the cultural shift a Community of Learners often presents cannot be underestimated. Assessing an organization's readiness, determining baseline evaluation skills, and obtaining feedback on the process itself are key to tailoring the Community of Learners approach and facilitating its evolution over time.
Discover how a Community of Learners works, what TCC Group is learning through practice, and engage in dialogue as we consider where to take this approach in the future.
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