The Australasian Evaluation Society is a professional organisation for people involved in evaluation.
In the ACT we have informal meetings during the year. We also run seminars and workshops on a range of evaluation topics. The chapter has decided to try to make the Hot Issues Breakfasts a recurrent event, usually on the first Thursday of each month. Any suggestions for future topics, or expressions of interest to chair them, will be welcome. Chairs get a free breakfast! Please pass suggestions to Graham Smith at or to the chair of the Canberra Chapter, Susan Garner
Hot Issues Breakfast
Do evaluations ever influence change?
Thursday 13 October, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Mint@Forrest Café,
Minter-Ellison Building, National Circuit and Sydney Avenue, Forrest
www.mintatforrest.com
Chair: Tulip Penney
Brief description of the topic:
As evaluators, we not only assess the merit and worth of policies or programs, but also strive to see the impact of our evaluations. A major impact of an evaluation is its role as an intervention that leads to change. Put simply, evaluators are interested in the benefits of their evaluations; in particular how it influences change (e.g. program improvement, program continuation). The evaluation literature provides a plethora of theories relating to the use of evaluations. More recently theorists have shifted the focus from evaluation use to evaluation influence. Evaluation influence refers to the subtle and indirect impacts of evaluations over a period of time. Tulip is looking at the influence of evaluations in the Australian Government, and would like to stimulate a discussion on this topic. Specifically, the session will unpack some of the key theories on influence and explore how they resonate with evaluation practice in the ACT.
Brief description about me:
Tulip Penney is the Unit Head of Publishing Services at the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. She is interested in evaluation theory and practice and is currently a PhD candidate, conducting research on evaluation. She has over twenty years’ experience in policy, research and evaluation primarily in the areas of Indigenous health and education; social justice; and disability.
21 - 24 November 2011
Outcome Mapping Workshop
Presenter: Terry Smutlyo
Overview
The workshop will provide participants with a detailed exposure of Outcome Mapping theory, concepts and tools, in addition to insight into how the methodology has been applied in a variety of contexts. Participants will also apply Outcome Mapping to their own work through use of a peer assist clinic.
Terry Smutylo specialises in methods that empower stakeholders, promote learning, and focus on outcomes in project, program, and strategic evaluations. He has led teams that developed several internationally recognised methodologies, including organisational self-assessment and outcome mapping. He has conducted evaluations, provided training, and facilitated organisational development for development organisations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Workshop Content
The three and a half-day training will provide participants with an overview of the methodology and then take participants through its different steps. This content will be reinforced by a set of exercises which will also facilitate discussion of the application, and pros and cons of using the methodology. An indicative structure can be found on the flyer attached below.
Workshop fees (incl GST)
$1,320 AES members
$1,760 non-members
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Previous Hot Issues Breakfasts
Ex-ante policy evaluation, or what criteria should we use to evaluate the quality of a policy?
Thursday 25 August 2011
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Lessons from the frontline
Thursday 28 July 2011
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Evaluating for accountability vs evaluating for learning
Thursday 10 March 2011
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Internal and External Evaluation
Thursday 4 November 2010
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Reflecting on the Wellington AES Conference
Thursday 7 October 2010
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Evaluation Ethics - a conversation
Thursday 24 August 2010
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Australian Government Reforms: Implications for Evaluation
Thursday 6 May 2010
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Utilisation
Thursday 1 April 2010
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Evaluation Standards and Certification
Thursday 4 March 2010
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Previous Presentations
Lunch Time Seminar: Evaluation of Suicide Prevention – Can it be done?
Wednesday 23 February 2011
Speaker: Alan Woodward
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Lunch Time Seminar: Reality and the CPI
Thursday 24 June 2010
Speaker: Rob Bray PSM
Designing Improved Performance Measurement Systems
One day workshop: 5 July 2011
Presenter: Graham Smith
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Introducing Developmental Evaluation
One day workshop: 15 June 2011
Presenters: Kate McKegg and Nan Wehipeihana
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Using purposeful program theory and logic models for evidence-based policy and practice
One day workshop: 17 March 2011
Presenter: Professor Patricia Rogers
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Developing Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
Two day workshop: 21 & 22 June 2010
Presenter: Anne Markiewicz
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Developing Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
One day workshop: 30 November 2009
Presenter: Anne Markiewicz
Report by outcomes! Participatory Performance Story Reporting technique
One day workshop 29 April 2009
Presenter: Dr Jessica Dart
Introduction to Evaluation
2 Day workshop 29 October & 12 November 2008
Presenter: Dr Paul Chesterton
Principles and Method for Inclusive Community-Based Evaluation
One day workshop 14 September 2007
Presenter: Dr Ross Conner
Empowerment Evaluation - Helping Others Help Themselves: Down-to-earth tools for self-assessment in the real world
One day workshop 16 July 2007
Presenter: David M. Fetterman
Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Statistics for Evaluation
3-day Workshop: Thursday 16,
Friday 17 and
Friday 24 November 2006
Presenter: Neil Day
The Committee is looking to extend its membership, and all members are invited to express an interest in contributing to the organisation of events
Susan Garner (Regional Representative & chair)
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Julie Elliott (Deputy Chair)
Graham Smith
David Roberts
Gamini Wijesekere
Laurent de Schoutheete
Allen Roach
Stephen Horn
Yvette Gilroy
Palaniappan Muthiah