Looking for trouble—on purpose
You’ve probably heard the fable about the frog in the pot of water: Put a frog in boiling water and he jumps right on out. Put your frog in some nicely temperate water then turn up the heat and he’ll…
Failing (and learning) well
Being evaluated is something that requires intestinal fortitude. Why, you ask? Because it requires the courage to ask the question: is my work any good? Is this thing I’ve invested my time, money—and quite possibly my heart into—any good at…
Trust me, I’m an evaluator
Research on evaluation use says relationships are key to facilitating the use of research evidence. Negative social climates, coupled with weak relationships constrict the flow of new ideas, we’re told. In contrast, trusting relationships and frequent interactions facilitate the flow…
