FPO – Foundations for Performance Measurement Advised the development of foundational documents to collect performance data on the fpo’s client service delivery informed by government reporting requirements, internal processes, and evaluation best practices. Foundational documents included: Theory of Change, Logic Model, branch performance measures, and client e-survey. October 2019 – March 2020
Alberta Innovates – Rapid Feedback Collected rapid feedback from key stakeholders on two pilot startup accelerator programs to inform program development. March-May 2021
Precision Engineering Group – Staff Engagement Designed a staff engagement plan for all divisions of Precision Engineering Group. Regular staff engagement surveys collect feedback across a number of domains and allow staff to send each other kudos messages. Why is Engaging Staff Important? Demonstrates the Leadership Team’s commitment to staff and to a culture of … Read more
Evaluation Framework for Public Engagement Developed a framework to provide guidance on how to evaluate public engagement for Emerge Solutions, Inc. The framework is a companion document to the RMA and AUMA 2018 Public Engagement Guide. October 2019
Workshop – Survey Scale Design Workshop on the design of survey scales Identify common pitfalls in designing survey scales Understand how common pitfalls impact data analysis and interpretation Learn strategies to repair common pitfalls Addresses the following CES competencies: 2.7 Identifies data requirements, sources, sampling, and data collection tools 2.8 Collects, analyzes, and interprets data … Read more
St. Joseph’s College – Research Support Survey and analysis support for research on volunteering and donation habits of self-identified Catholics November 2018
Public Engagement Readiness Assessment Through engagement we recognize the desire for people to contribute to decisions that affect them. But is engagement always needed or recommended? Avens developed the Public Engagement Readiness Assessment (PERA) tool through its strategic alliance with Emerge Solutions Inc. The PERA is designed to: assess the current state of your project … Read more
E4C – Developmental Evaluation Developmental evaluation of a permanent supportive housing initiative for e4c June 2019 – January 2020
When it comes to survey scales, best practice is to provide response options that reflect the full range of potential response options and to ensure you offer a balance of positive and negative options. But I’m sure you’ve all come across survey questions where it seems the intent of the survey designer is to skew … Read more
Today’s tips on survey design include: TIP 1: Be clear and transparent Consider how data may be misused (intentionally or unintentionally) and the potential harm this may cause your respondents. You are collecting individuals’ data and they have the right to know what is being collected, by whom, and for what purpose. You should also … Read more