evaluating through a community of practice: how 8 evaluators are improving practice
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Learning through a Community of Practice:
How Eight Evaluators are Improving Evaluation Practice
at Toronto Public Healthat Toronto Public Health
2013 Canadian Evaluation Society Conference
Caroline Murphy, Margaret Gassanov, Laura Oxenham
June 11, 2013
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Objectives
The presentation will:
•Introduce the concept of communities of practice
•Share insights•Share insights
•Suggest tips for others
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What is a Community of Practice (CoP)?
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Typical CoP Functions
Adapted from
http://www.ewenger.com/theory
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Typical CoP Functions
Adapted from
http://www.ewenger.com/theory/
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Typical CoP Functions
Adapted from
http://www.ewenger.com/theory/
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CoPE at TPH
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Evaluation Approach
Evaluation Questions: How are we doing? How well are we meeting the needs of members? What should we do differently?
Developmental Approach:
•Focus group
•Member checking
•Group decision-making
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Benefits- Individual
• Like-minded and committed
colleagues
• Sharing of resources
• Learning opportunities
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Benefits- Organizational
• Build awareness of and contribute to
existing resources
• Strengthen rigor and quality of
evaluation
• Presents potential to improve
organizational effectiveness
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Barriers - Individual
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Barriers - Organizational
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Energizing Evaluation Practice
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Suggestions for Others
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Thank You