Choose to be Curious Episode #21: Curiosity & Evaluation - with Carlisle Levine
Feb 8, 2017
Join Carlisle Levine, an expert in international development and peacebuilding evaluation, as she unpacks the intricacies of curiosity in understanding program effectiveness. She shares personal anecdotes that highlight the need for systematic assessment and the emotional resistance organizations face in evaluating their efforts. Levine discusses balancing structured evaluation tools with open-ended inquiry and emphasizes the power of unexpected alliances and diverse perspectives in revealing deeper insights. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of curiosity's role in humanitarian efforts!
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Purpose of Evaluation
- Evaluation helps test if an approach really achieves its intended effect, not just relying on gut instincts.
- It determines the worth or value of an initiative through a systematic assessment.
Trust Enables Evaluation
- Trust is essential for effective evaluation to let in the truth and receive honest news.
- Without trust, clients won't allow access or accept critical findings.
Deliver Feedback Tactfully
- Use a 'compliment sandwich' to deliver difficult evaluation feedback effectively.
- Start and end with positives, placing the critique in the middle to ease reception.