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
Objectives
The presentation will:
•Introduce the concept of communities of practice
•Share insights•Share insights
•Suggest tips for others
What is a Community of Practice (CoP)?
Typical CoP Functions
Adapted from
http://www.ewenger.com/theory
/
Typical CoP Functions
Adapted from
http://www.ewenger.com/theory/
Typical CoP Functions
Adapted from
http://www.ewenger.com/theory/
CoPE at TPH
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
Benefits- Individual
• Like-minded and committed
colleagues
• Sharing of resources
• Learning opportunities
Benefits- Organizational
• Build awareness of and contribute to
existing resources
• Strengthen rigor and quality of
evaluation
• Presents potential to improve
organizational effectiveness
Barriers - Individual
Barriers - Organizational
Energizing Evaluation Practice
Suggestions for Others
Thank You