“On Nov. 14th 2013, FSG and Stanford Social Innovation Review convened Next Generation Evaluation: Embracing Complexity, Connectivity and Change to discuss emerging ideas that are defining the future of social sector evaluation. The Conference brought together nearly 400 participants to learn about the trends driving the need for evaluation to evolve, the characteristics and approaches that represent Next Generation Evaluation, and potential implications for the social sector.”
The conference website provides 8 video records of presentations and pdf copies of many more.
Introducing Next Generation Evaluation, Hallie Preskill, Managing Director, FSG Introducing Next Generation Evaluation
Developmental Evaluation: An Approach to Evaluating Complex Social Change Initiatives, Kathy Brennan, Research and Evaluation Advisor, AARP Developmental Evaluation: An Approach to Evaluating Complex Social Change Initiatives
Shared Measurement: A Catalyst to Drive Collective Learning and Action , Patricia Bowie, Consultant, Magnolia Place Community Initiative, Shared Measurement: A Catalyst to Drive Collective Learning and Action
Using Data for Good: The Potential and Peril of Big Data, Lucy Bernholz, Visiting Scholar, Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, Stanford University, Using Data for Good: The Potential and Peril of Big Data
Frontiers of Innovation: A Case Study in Using Developmental Evaluation to Improve Outcomes for Vulnerable Children, James Radner, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Frontiers of Innovation: A Case Study in Using Developmental Evaluation to Improve Outcomes for Vulnerable Children
Project SAM: A Case Study in Shared Performance Measurement For Community Impact , Sally Clifford, Program Director, Experience Matters
Tony Banegas, Philanthropy Advisor, Arizona Community Foundation, Project SAM: A Case Study in Shared Performance Measurement For Community Impact
UN Global Pulse: A Case Study in Leveraging Big Data for Global Development, Robert Kirkpatrick, Director, UN Global Pulse, UN Global Pulse: A Case Study in Leveraging Big Data for Global Development
Panel: Implications for the Social Sector (“So What?”), Presenters: Lisbeth Schorr, Senior Fellow, Center for the Study of Social Policy; Fay Twersky, Director, Effective Philanthropy Group, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation; Alicia Grunow, Senior Managing Partner, Design, Development, and Improvement Research, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Moderator: Srik Gopalakrishnan, Director, FSG
Small Group Discussion: Implications for Individuals and Organizations (“Now What?”) , Moderator: Eva Nico, Director, FSG, Embracing Complexity, Connectivity, and Change , Brenda Zimmerman, Professor, York University, Embracing Complexity, Connectivity, and Change
