Evaluation as a function has struggled to be seen as relevant to public policy decision makers. This session suggests that evaluation efforts need to adopt a realistic and pragmatic approach to help public and NGO decision makers to learn and understand what works (to what extent) for whom in what conditions and why in terms of initiatives.

Panel members include:

1. Mr. Steve Montague, Performance Management Network Inc.
2. Information-Insight-Improvement
3. Dr. Isabelle Bourgeois,  Professeure, École nationale d’administration publique
4. Mr. Marc Gagne, Senior Evaluator, National Research Council of Canada
5. Ms. Suzanne Lafortune, Partner, Performance Management Network
6. Ms. Mary Kay Lamarche, National Board Member, Canadian Evaluation Society
7. Ms. Cheryl Anne Parsons, Senior Research Associate Volunteer, Performance Management Network
8. Mr. Eric Seraphim, Senior Evaluation Manager, Canadian Food inspection Agency
9. Ms. Anca Serban, Evaluation Analyst, Health Canada
10. Ms. Jane Whynot,  Partner, Whynot Associates

The session will demonstrate and collectively examine what we know about different policy instruments (e.g. carrots, sticks and sermons etc) applied in different areas (e.g. industrial innovation, food safety, policy programs, energy efficiency, health and the mentoring of evaluation professionals) and delivered via different implementation designs (e.g. single agency delivery, delivery partnerships, contribution to intermediaries etc.).

The demonstration will:

1. illustrate findings which participants can use in their practice,
2. demonstrate an approach to using research on context, theories of change and policy instrument types to generatively learn about the influence of policies and programs on results and to advise public managers on the important factors to consider when planning and implementing initiatives.
3. show how structured research on context and theories of change can practically and cost-effectively help analysts to plan, implement and analyze evaluation studies.

Make sure you don’t miss this session on Monday in the British Columbia room, Main Mezzanine at 3.15 pm!

It’s summer, but at the CES Toronto 2013 evaluation conference we’re having a series of Fireside Chats. These informal sessions will be held on Tuesday 11 June and your ticket is included in your Conference registration. Come and take part in one of four critical conversations to seed and foster communities of evaluation practice.

Fireside Chat #1: From the Field, to the Ivory Tower, and Back Again: Promises (and Pitfalls) of Full-Cycle Evaluation Research

Bernadette Campbell, Andy Thompson, Shevaun Nadin and Katherine Gilhnooly; Carleton University

The presenters will share some of our own experiences conducting full-cycle research on evaluation topics ranging from recommendation uptake, to stakeholder involvement, to the quality of stakeholder dialogue.

With a full-cycle approach, researchers draw on observations from practice, conduct empirical examinations based on those observations, return to the field with the empirically-derived evidence, yielding further observation, and the cycle continues.

We will focus on the specific results that emerged from our studies, but also on the promise (and pitfalls) of full-cycle evaluation research more generally, including ideas for where this kind of work might take us in the future.

Fireside Chat #2: Results of the 2013 CES Professional Development Needs Survey: Let’s Discuss

Simon Roy (Goss Gilroy Inc.), Benoit Gauthier (Circum Network Inc.), Shelley Borys (Audit and Evaluation, PHAC) and Natalie Kishchuk (Natalie Kishchuk Evaluation and Research Inc.)

A survey of CES members was conducted to consult them about their professional development needs, including the need for a series of more advanced training as a follow-up to the Essential Skills Series. The main findings of this survey will be presented and discussed during this session.

Members will have the opportunity to comment on the findings and to share their views about their professional development needs.

Fireside Chat #3: EvalPartners: A Global Evaluation Movement

Martha Mcguire, IOCE and Jim Rugh, EvalPartners, Veronica Olazabal (The Mastercard Foundation), Joe Dickman (The Mastercard Foundation), Suzanne Field (Right to Play)

EvalPartners quickly grew from a joint initiative between UNICF and IOCE to a movement that involves regional and country Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs), bilateral donors, the international community, international NGOs and governments.

It is a collaborative movement implemented by the EvalPartners network of organizations that share the common vision and principles set forth in the Chiang Mai Declaration. It is focusing on creating enabling environments for more effective use and influence of evaluations, building VOPE institutional capacity and capacities of individuals’ skills, with an overall focus on equity and gender-responsiveness.

This panel will provide an overview of the EvalPartners movement, outline the principles of the declaration and present information about the current major initiatives.  It will also provide information about how others can get involved.  We will engage the audience in discussion about the ‘blooming of a thousand evaluation flowers around the world’ as we move towards 2015 – The International Year of Evaluation.

Fireside Chat #4: Speed Mentoring for New Practitioners & Students

CES-ON New Practitioners and Students group

Speed Mentoring for New Practitioners and Students is intended for students, recent graduates and professionals building new careers in evaluation. Join our panelists from healthcare, international development, and education as they talk about their academic and professional experiences.

This session is designed as a learning opportunity for anyone breaking into the evaluation field and who is looking to learn from experts who conduct and use evaluation findings in a variety of settings. After the presentations, panelists will break into roundtables where conference delegates can have small group conversations with panel members and get advice about future career directions.

View the Full Conference Program for the informative workshops and plenary sessions, or listen to this podcast to hear about the program we’ve got lined up.

Watch our blog for more information on the 2013 conference, or subscribe to our bilingual Conference Newsletter and follow us on social media. You can find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google+.

With only 4 days to go until the CES Toronto 2013 evaluation conference, we’ve put together a checklist you may wish to use as you make your final preparations.

Accommodations: Have you booked your hotel room and made transport arrangements? The Fairmont Royal York hotel is still offering fabulous rates for conference delegates, and nothing beats the convenience of on-site accommodation.

Be social: Do you have your ticket for the Experience Toronto / Hard Rock Café Mama Kin dinner and show? This not-to-be-missed event even has the endorsement of the original Aerosmith band and takes place in the hub of Toronto’s city centre at Yonge and Dundas Square.

Experiential site visit: Have you bought your ticket for the Regent Park Pathways to Education program site visit? Every year, thousands of Canadian students in low-income communities drop out of high school, contributing to poverty and the need for social housing such as Toronto’s Regent Park community complex. This is a unique experiential learning opportunity for evaluation conference delegates to contribute to an innovative education program in one of Canada’s most exciting urban revitalization projects.

Workshops: Have you registered for a pre-conference workshop?  The registration desk will located in the Canadian room foyer, convention level and be open for check-in and to answer questions during the following hours:

Registration desk hours:

Sun June 9 – 07:00 – 19:30h

Mon June 10 – 07:00 – 19:30h

Tue June 11 – 07:00 – 17:00h

Wed June 12 – 07:00 – 13:00

Are you on Twitter? If so, please remember to tweet during the conference using hashtags #cestoronto2013 and #eval. You’ll be able to follow our live tweets whether you’re there or not, but delegates will be able to contribute to the content on our Twitter wall by using these hashtags.

Stay healthy:  Remember to pack your yoga mats and/or running shoes for early morning workouts! We’re planning to make sure you don’t let your health regimen slip while you wait for the daily intellectual stimulation to begin.

CESEF silent auction: On Sunday evening, you can kick-off the conference by greeting old and new friends and colleagues, as well as helping the CES Educational Fund (CESEF) make this year’s benefit auction the best yet! Tapas and a selection of drinks will be provided, and a cash bar will be available. Proceeds from the silent auction support scholarships, awards, and educational opportunities to individuals wishing to pursue a career in the field of Program Evaluation.

Internet: There is no internet in the individual conference rooms. There will be limited WIFI access in the learning lounge if you have a laptop or other WIFI enabled device. If you’re staying in the hotel, your WIFI connection is for your own account.

Evaluation – not a spectator sport! Have you considered your answers to the following questions in preparation for the collaborative town hall session on 12 June? You can answer our poll on LinkedIn or Facebook, or just bring your responses along to the session.

Questions

What challenges do you face as an evaluator?

1. Developing evaluations of big picture evaluands such as strategy, innovation, or policy
2. Ethical challenges e.g., concerns over integrity, neutrality and conflicts of interest
3. Accessing credible, advanced-level professional development opportunities
4. The use of evaluation to inform decision-making

How do you think Evaluation as a field/practice might need to evolve over the next 10 years in order to remain viable?

1. Work with large, complex datasets
2. Expand our methodologies and tools
3. Become mainstream – Evaluation as “must do” v. “nice to have”
4. Draw parallels from, and engage with, diverse disciplines (e.g., social finance)

What is our role as practitioner evaluators in this process?

1. Conduct research on evaluation
2. Increase commitment to evaluation capacity building
3. Influence evaluation policy formation
4. Define evaluation – as a profession and as a discipline

See you in Toronto!

View the Full Conference Program for the informative workshops and plenary sessions, or listen to this podcast to hear about the program we’ve got lined up.

Watch our blog for more information on the 2013 conference, or subscribe to our bilingual Conference Newsletter and follow us on social media. You can find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google+.

As part of the fabulous line-up of activities we have for you at the Canadian Evaluation Society’s 2013 Conference, you’ll also be able to meet these inspiring young graduates if you take part in the Regent Park Community Event. The Pathways to Education @ Regent Park is a unique experiential learning opportunity for evaluation conference delegates to contribute to an innovative education program in one of Canada’s most exciting urban revitalization projects.

Words from Pathways Graduates

The Pathways Alumni Association is dedicated to keeping graduates of the Pathways program connected to each other and engaging them with Pathways Canada to develop and demonstra

te leadership, give back through the Ambassador Program, and accesses various opportunities to enhance their networking skills.

Below you will find a few words that describe some of our alumni ambassadors and leaders that will be present during your visit in Regent Park.

There are limited spots available for this event so please register urgently!

Graduate #1: Rasha

My name is Rasha Ashraf and I have been a resident of Regent Park since 2004. After graduating from Pathways in 2010 I moved on to complete post-secondary studies at the University of Toronto. I am currently completing my double major in mental health studies and mathematics.

Graduate #2: Yussuf

My name is Yussuf Hussein and I grew up in Regent Park and I am currently a resident of Regent Park. I graduated from Pathways Regent Park and am currently pursuing a double major in International Development and Communication Studies at York University. Living in Regent Park has given me the pleasure to become involved in various activities and programs like Y.E.P.

Graduate #3: Mahi

My name is Mahi Choudhury.   I have lived in Regent Park for over 16 years.  Aside from being involved with different sports like Cricket in the community, For the past three years I have been a Program Director at Lead2Peace, which is a community initiative designed to help youth to get engaged in Regent Park and Elementary Schools.  I am also a Pathways alumni.

Graduate #4: Farid

Farid Jalil went to Ryerson University for business.  He has been living in Regent Park for over 10 years and has experienced the revitalization project from its conception.  He has recently been employed with the Artscape Centre as a coordinator of Marketing and Outreach.  Farid has also been involved with various initiatives in the Regent Park community.

Graduate #5: Mark

Mark Luguya is a prospective Master’s degree student at the University of Toronto, Centre of Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies. Along with being a graduate student he is also a Research Coordinator on a major research project examining the impact of community revitalization on youth in low income communities. In the future Mark hopes to pursue his work in assisting community organizations and initiatives to broaden their impact.

Get Your Ticket

You’ll have to purchase a ticket to be a part of this opportunity, but all profits go to the Regent Park Community so it’s for a worthy cause.

Details of the event are:

Venue: Daniels Spectrum, Regent Park in Toronto

Date/Time: Tuesday, June 11 2013, 4.00pm—6.00pm.

Transportation: Transportation to the site will be arranged for participants. The price of transportation is included in the ticket price for the event.

Price: $CAD 35.00 + taxes per person

If you are interested in reserving your ticket, please write for the attention of Yasser Ismail at CESProgram2013@evaluationontario.ca. This is a great opportunity to get to grips with a real-life issue and contribute to the future development of the program. Tickets will be issued on a first come, first served basis, so we encourage you to secure your spot now.

Please note: you must be registered for the conference to participate in this special event! 

For more information on this wonderful urban revitalization project, please visit http://www.pathwaystoeducation.ca/en/toronto-regent-park.

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With the Canadian Evaluation Conference coming up in a week’s time, you may be having difficulty deciding on the sessions you want to attend. We figured we’d help you with that by highlighting the 6 types of sessions we believe you won’t want to miss:

PANEL – Towards a Canadian Definition of Evaluation

The purpose of this panel is to begin to examine how the field of evaluation currently is being defined within the Canadian context. The authors will report the preliminary findings from three sources: (a) consultations with current leaders in evaluation, (b) a public discussion on Twitter, and (c) a content analysis from literature.

MULTI-PAPER – Examining leadership initiatives

1. Sport and Recreation Leadership Development initiatives in the Northwest Territories – Katy Pollock, NWT Sport and Recreation Council
2. The Joy of Complexity: Evaluating Geriatric Health Systems – Paul Stolee, University of Waterloo
3. Building Evaluation Capacity Among Diverse Stakeholders in the Yukon: Progress To Date- Harry Cummings, University of Guelph; Jean Sebastien Blais, Yukon Government, Advanced Education; Shawn Kitchen, Yukon Government, Advanced Education

This project involves a series of three case studies examining leadership initiatives undertaken by five sport and recreation partner organizations in the Northwest Territories.  Each case looks at program impact(s) on leadership development in community sport and recreation in NWT communities.

DEMONSTRATION – What works? How Evaluation Can Cross Boundaries to Influence Public Policy and Management – Steve Montague, Performance Management Network Inc.

Evaluation has languished behind other review efforts in terms of influencing public policy and administration. This has occurred despite the fact that evaluation is designed to address fundamental questions. This session suggests that evaluation efforts need to adopt a realistic and pragmatic approach to help public and NGO decision makers to learn and understand what works (to what extent) for whom in what conditions and why in terms of initiatives.

THINK TANK Cultivating a Community of Practice to Build Evaluation Capacity in Community-Based Healthy Lifestyle Programs for People Living with Mental Illness – Scott Mitchell, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario

This think tank will invite participants to consider the process and benefits of creating a national community of practice (CoP) around designing and evaluating healthy lifestyle interventions in community settings for clients with mental health issues.

ROUNDTABLE

1. Social Return on Investment (SROI): Moving the Conversation from Cost to Value – Anne Miller, SiMPACT Strategy Group, SROI Canada Network; Jenny Ofrim, SiMPACT Strategy Group: This session will introduce the SROI approach, provide some examples of its use in Canada, and outline the increasing use of SROI by agencies and funders to understand and communicate the value of their work and investments.
2. An Executive Summary is Not Enough  – Kylie Hutchinson (Community Solutions Planning & Evaluation): This presentation will present an overview of three key principles of effective reporting and engage participants in a discussion of its role in effective evaluation. Participants will leave with an expanded repertoire of innovative reporting techniques for their own practice.

EXPERT LECTURE: Just because you can doesn’t mean you should – how to address ethical considerations in evaluations

1. Wendy Doughty, University of Alberta
2. Linda Barrett-Smith, Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions
3. Birgitta Larsson, BIM Larsson & Associates
4. Flora Stephenson, Alberta Health Services
5. Jeanne Annett, Alberta Health Services

Focusing on Project Ethics, the panelists will share their experience working with leaders of program evaluation and quality improvement projects to ensure that people and their information are protected and respected.

View the Full Conference Program for the informative workshops and plenary sessions, or listen to this podcast to hear about the program we’ve got lined up.

Register today

Join more than 480 of your evaluation peers who have already signed up by registering online using our Registration page. You can also book your hotel rooms online to take advantage of the special rate offered at the Fairmont Royal York.

Follow the Conference

Watch our blog for more information on the 2013 conference, or subscribe to our bilingual Conference Newsletter and follow us on social media. You can find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google+. We’ll also be tweeting live from the conference using the hashtags #cestoronto2013 and #eval, so you can follow everything we’re doing.

Toronto is an exciting city with lots to see. We know you’ll be busy much of the time, but we’re thrilled about the leisure event organized for your last evening. You’ll get to see something of Toronto and have some fun to boot.

What’s Happening?

We’re taking you to the Hard Rock Café, which overlooks Toronto’s busiest intersection of Yonge and Dundas and features historic memorabilia from artists such as Madonna, Depeche Mode, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks and more. There you’ll be able to mingle with your fellow delegates, dine on delicious food in your own VIP area and experience the sounds of Mama Kin, a world-renowned Aerosmith tribute band.

Who the Heck is Mama Kin?

We thought you’d never ask! Established in 1991, Mama Kin has been touring extensively throughout both Canada and the United States to thousands upon thousands of faithful Aerosmith fans. With well over 1000 shows under their belt the performances exhibit unbridled energy, custom built lighting and staging to accommodate any venue, elaborate costuming, and a set list that spans the entire Aerosmith catalogue.

As Aerosmith is capable of doing, Mama Kin has been able to easily transform events – from small intimate clubs such as the world famous Gasworks in Toronto, Ontario, through in-store appearances such as the legendary House of Guitars in Rochester, New York, to massive outdoor festivals such as Sterling Heights, Michigan – drawing thousands to a single performance.

With the seemingly never ending popularity of Aerosmith, Mama Kin has become more in demand than ever with performance requests spanning the entire continent and the band more than willing to satisfy those looking to hear America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.

How Do I Get There?

Ride the Rocket! The Hard Rock is a short ride on the TTC from the Royal York hotel (Union Station northbound to Dundas Station.) Alternatively, join us for a fun walking tour through the heart of the City’s financial district. Departure information will available on-site at the registration desk.

I Can’t Wait – What are the Logistics?

1. The event starts at 19:00 and we suggest you plan to be out until around 22:30. Meet next to the clock in lobby at 18:30.
2. Reception (cocktails and food) at 19:00, show begins at 20:00
3. It’s a ticketed event and the cost is $60 + taxes

View the Program at a Glance for info on the workshops and plenary sessions, or listen to this podcast to hear about the program we’ve got lined up. Join more than 480 of your evaluation peers who have already signed up by registering online using our Registration page. You can also book your hotel rooms online to take advantage of the special rate offered at the Fairmont Royal York.

Watch our blog for more information on the 2013 conference, or subscribe to our bilingual Conference Newsletter and follow us on social media. You can find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google+.

With so much going on at the 2013 evaluation conference, it’s likely that you’re having difficulty deciding which workshops to attend. We’ve featured a few of them in previous blog posts, so here are the others that haven’t yet enjoyed the spotlight:

Workshop #1: Developing and Testing the Logic in Logic Models: Rules and Lessons of Experience – Dr. Harry Cummings

The workshop is designed to explore the use of logic models in program and project planning and evaluation.

You will learn:

1. To describe the various types of logic models.
2. To identify ways to test the logic.
3. To apply the tests to programs in various sectors: health, international development, etc.

Workshop #2: Rapid Impact Evaluation – Andy Rowe

RIA triangulates the expert judgment of three different classes of experts to arrive at judgments of the incremental change in effects attributable to the intervention. It employs the ‘negotiated alternative’, a new approach to counterfactuals, as well as a simplified approach to measurement. This workshop introduces the RIA approach to impact evaluation using small groups and group discussion interspersed with short descriptions provided by the facilitator.

Workshop #3: Evaluation of Training Programs – Dr. Sid Ali

This intermediate level workshop will build interactively on participants’ knowledge of logic models and introduce them to Kirkpatrick’s and Guskey’s levelled approaches to training program evaluation.

You will learn:

1. The basics of Kirkpatrick’s and Guskey’s levelled approaches to training program evaluation.
2. How to integrate logic models and the levelled approaches into a hybrid approaches that will be useful in evaluations training programs.
3. To develop an evaluation plan for a comprehensive evaluation of training programs.

Workshop #4: Building Evaluation Capacity and Culture – Dr. Kaireen Chaytor

This workshop will present the conceptual basis for the presence of evaluation capacity and culture. A synthesis of the literature on ‘Understanding Organizational Capacity for Evaluation’ CJPE Vol 23(3) will be integrated into the concepts, and a model to assess and compare capacity and culture will be presented.

Workshop #5: Demonstrating Research Impact: Measuring Return on Investment with an Impact Framework – Dr. Nancy Carter, Rob Chatwin

This workshop will introduce participants to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) framework for demonstrating research impacts and its components. Participants will learn about the model itself and an extensive list of indicators developed to evaluate health research impacts based on this framework.

You will learn:

1. Basic understanding of the concepts of impact evaluation.
2. Canadian Academy of Health Science’s (CAHS) framework and indicators to “Measure Returns on Investment in Health Research” and research in general.
3. To apply the CAHS Framework through a guided case study exercise.

Workshop #6: Write to be Read – Dr. Christine Frank

Evaluation reports that are highly accessible and interesting can generate learning among all stakeholders. Clear, readable writing is especially important for readers whose first language is not English. In this highly interactive workshop, you will practice a number of simple strategies to keep your readers engaged. The session is both fun and valuable, and has been popular at previous national and provincial CES events.

Workshop #7: Survey Research for Evaluation: Advanced Issues in Design and Implementation – Benoit Gauthier, Dr. Simon Roy 

The purpose of this session will be to review and discuss four advanced topics: (1) Moving from the evaluation framework to planning the survey (i.e. operationalization of concepts, sampling, scales, budgeting); (2) Ensuring the meaning of questions is shared (i.e. pretesting and translation); (3) Approaches to enhancing response rates; and, (4) Assessing survey research conducted by others. Facilitators will structure a brief presentation of each topic, frame the issues encountered and provide solutions they have identified in the literature and within their own practice.

View the Program at a Glance for the informative workshops and plenary sessions, or listen to this podcast to hear about the program we’ve got lined up. Join more than 480 of your evaluation peers who have already signed up by registering online using our Registration page. You can also book your hotel rooms online to take advantage of the special rate offered at the Fairmont Royal York.

Watch our blog for more information on the 2013 conference, or subscribe to our bilingual Conference Newsletter and follow us on social media. You can find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google+.

Even if you can’t attend CES national conference this year, you can still register and attend any of the 18 professional development workshops without having to pay the CES conference fee. Workshops will be held on Sunday, June 9th at the Toronto Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Based on feedback requesting more advanced level workshops, we are proud to offer 13 workshops at the Intermediate and Advance level.

You can register to attend CES 2013 Workshops only on the CES Conference Registration page.

This year, full-time students get a huge price break: $40 for half-day and $80 for full-day workshops!

Are you working as an evaluator? The Canadian Evaluation Society’s credentialing program can provide you with the designation you need to be recognized in your profession. The program offers direction for a number of parties:

1. Practitioners can ascertain the knowledge and skills required to be competent, which guides their professional development
2. Learning organizations and service providers can obtain information on the type of education and development needed to support the evaluation discipline
3. Companies and organizations involved in sourcing or appointing evaluation personnel can obtain information on the expertise needed for the job or to evaluation sub-contractor services
4. Managers working with evaluation professionals can find out what they can expect the evaluator to deliver.

Background to the Program

The Credentialed Evaluator designation came into being in 2010 after five long years spent in due diligence, member consultations and consideration. Prospective candidates are required to demonstrate competency of 70% in each of five domains and provide evidence of their education, related work experience and ongoing professional development. The designation is offered to members as a service by the Society, which also maintains a registry of CEs.

The objectives of the program are to “define, recognize and promote the practice of ethical, high quality and competent evaluation in Canada,” and to contribute to the professionalization of evaluation across the country. The Society does this through stringent qualification of candidates, promotion of continuous learning and maintenance and renewal requirements for evaluators.

Learn more at the CES Toronto 2013 Conference

We’ll have two CEs presenting workshops at the conference:

1. Kaireen Chaytor, Ph. D., CE, who was recognized in 2003 with the national award for contribution to theory and practice in evaluation and installed in 2011 as a Fellow of the Canadian Evaluation Society; and
2. Nancy Carter, Ph.D., CE who is Director, Evaluation Services for the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation.

Meet credentialed evaluators attending the conference, or participating either as workshop facilitators or conference presenters. It’s a great opportunity to network with them and learn more about the benefits and qualifications for becoming a CE.

There will also be a credentialing Information Session at the conference for experienced evaluators to learn more about the designation and the qualifications needed to apply.

Conference Information Session

You can attend the session on:

Date:                     Tuesday June 11, 2013

Time:                    17:30 – 18:30

Venue:                 Main Mezzanine, Québec room

If you believe the CE designation is for you, attend the session check out the Applicant Guide for more information on how to apply.

Watch this blog for more information on the 2013 conference, or subscribe to our bilingual Conference Newsletter and follow us on social media. You can find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google+.

2015 has been declared the International Year of Evaluation. What does this mean for Canada on the world stage?

Join Us on June 12^th, 2013 to Help Create the Future

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, opening the High Level Meeting on UN Results: Are we achieving them? How do we know? on April 16, 2013 stated: “All of us share a responsibility to strengthen the evaluation function.  We have to tackle the challenge at several levels.”

In the next 5 to 10 years it’s imperative that we consider ways in which evaluation practice can enable social good, if it is to remain a meaningful and engaging discipline.

To kick start this dialogue, we need YOU.

Join Larry Bremner, members of the CES national council and more than 420 of your evaluation peers in a town hall-style, collaborative session on Day 3 of the Canadian Evaluation Conference. Help create our evaluation future! 

Contribute to a robust evaluation community: Across Boundaries.  This final innovative session will capture the collective intelligence using real time polling technology and our experience across the two conference days on the following issues:

1. What challenges do you face as an evaluator?
2. How do you think Evaluation as a field/practice might need to evolve over the next 10 years in order to remain viable?
3. What is our role as practitioner evaluators in this process?

 As you engage in conference activities, consider these questions and bring your comments and opinions to share with your colleagues and partners on Wednesday morning.

Following the keynote address by John Gargani and led by John and Sanjeev Sridharan, join us to explore these questions and develop a declaration to drive the process.

Date : Wednesday June 12, 2013

Time : 09h15

It’s time for action. It’s our future. How we respond to the challenge and determine the impact for our community is entirely up to us.

Be there!

The hotel will provide a baggage drop after checkout for those who plan to leave immediately following the session.

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