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SUMMARY:Performance Measurement: From Theory to Practice
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe overall purpose of this two day intermediate to advanced level workshop is to focus on how performance measurement frameworks are built\, their technical properties\, and on how they add value to organizational decision-making. The challenges and limitations of developing performance measurement systems will also be emphasized. The workshop will present current approaches and research based practices in the performance measurement field. It is designed to bring your measures to life and to make performance measurement about transformation and not just about accountability. \nThe workshop format utilizes formal presentations\, interactive exercises\, discussions\, small group activities\, and case studies. Emphasis is placed on the relevance\, utility\, technical\, and practical application of performance measurement. Participants will have an opportunity to apply the theory learned. \nThe workshop is designed for individuals working in program evaluation\, performance measurement\, program managers\, funders\, board of directors. It is designed for both government and not-for-profit/human service delivery sectors. \n  \nPlease note that this workshop was originally slated for June 2019 and has been rescheduled. \nSpecific Learning Objectives:\nBy the end of the workshop\, you should have: \n\nA consistent approach to measuring organizational performance\nUse of common performance measurement language in your organization\nA specific set of criteria for determining effective performance indicators\nA set of indicators to track efficiency (outputs) & effectiveness (outcomes)\nA set of data collection methods for your performance indicator system\nA framework for developing performance measurement reports/dashboards\nAn initial set of appropriate performance targets/expectations\nA positive culture for the use & development of performance measurement\n\nCES Competencies Presented In Workshop:\nThe following CES competencies are covered in the workshop: \nReflective Practice\n1.1 Knows evaluation theories\, models & tools and is informed about new thinking and best practices;\n1.7 Uses self-awareness and reflective thinking to continuously improve practice \nTechnical Practice\n2.7 Identifies data requirements and data collection tools;\n2.6 Uses appropriate evaluation methods;\n2.7 Produces balanced evaluation reporting to support decision-making and learning \nSituational Practice\n3.4 Promotes usefulness of evaluation process and results \nManagement Practices\n4.2 Defines work parameters\, plans\, and agreements; \nInterpersonal Practice\n5.4 Uses a variety of processes that result in negotiated agreements and understandings. \nAbout the Facilitator:\nPaul Favaro Ph.D.\, CE is the Chief of Research\, Program Evaluation\, and Accountability for the Peel District School Board in Mississauga\, Ontario. He teaches management sciences at York University in Toronto. \nDr. Favaro has authored or co-authored articles\, chapters\, and technical reports\, and has conducted professional training workshops in the areas of program evaluation\, performance measurement\, and research methodology. He is on the editorial board of The Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation. Throughout his career\, he has worked as a research consultant to a wide variety of government ministries\, educational organizations\, charitable foundations\, and community-based programs. He has held several executive positions on the board of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES). In 2010\, he was awarded a fellowship in the CES. He is a Credentialed Evaluator by the Canadian Evaluation Society. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/performance-measurement-from-theory-to-practice-tickets-61618603903.
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CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Credentialed Evaluation: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Evaluation Society – Ontario Chapter is pleased to host a Membership Networking Event. You are invited to join Evaluators for complimentary appetizers and an opportunity to engage in good conversation with seasoned and emerging evaluators. This is an open event; you do not need to be a CES Member to attend! \nThis event has a special focus on the Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation. It will include a panel discussion on the experience of applying for the CE designation\, and the benefits of having the CE designation. The panel member will consist of the several Evaluators from various fields including the following: \nDr. Keiko Kuji-Shikatani\, C.E.\, is an internal Evaluator with the Ministry of Education\, infusing evaluative thinking in collaborative teams to build sector capacity for the use of evidence to inform decisions. She shares her Development Evaluation expertise widely leading interministerial collaborations\, evaluation capacity building for governments both in Canada and internationally\, through universities\, civil societies and EvalPartners. \nYasser Ismail\, MFA\, C.E.\, is the Corporate Evaluation Consultant at the College of Nurses of Ontario. Over the last seven years\, Yasser has worked as a full-time evaluation consultant within Ontario’s health system both as an external and internal evaluator. Yasser’s current focus is on using evaluative tools to facilitate evidence-informed program design and evaluation. Demonstrating evaluation value\, evaluation capacity building and reflective practice are also areas of interest for Yasser. \nMarika Warner\, MSc.\, C.E.\, is the Director of Research and Evaluation at MLSE LaunchPad\, a Sport For Development facility for youth facing barriers in downtown Toronto. Marika’s large portfolio includes program evaluation\, longitudinal research and academic partnerships focusing on positive youth development and corporate social responsibility in professional sport. Marika holds a BScPT from the University of Alberta and an MSc from the University of Toronto. Prior to her current role\, Marika worked as a clinician and clinical researcher at Toronto Rehab\, Bloorview Research Institute\, and Regent Park Community Health Centre. Marika is also a retired professional dancer and mother of one. \nDr. Cameron Norman\, C.E.\, is a professional designer\, psychologist\, educator\, and evaluator who works with human service organizations to organize and support innovation for wellbeing. Cameron has worked in evaluation as a practitioner\, scholar\, educator\, and advocate for more than 20 years and was among the first cohort of professionals to receive the Credentialed Evaluator designation in Canada. He is the President of Cense Ltd. and serves on the faculty at OCAD University in the Design and Health program and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/credentialed-evaluation-a-panel-discussion-tickets-66764280761.
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/credentialed-evaluation-a-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Advanced/Intermediate,Membership,Professional Development,Social Networking,Student,Student & New Practitioner
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