Description:
Session 1: Foundations of Evaluative Thinking for Organizational Success
Evaluative thinking is the practice of asking thoughtful questions about what we do and why we do it to improve the effectiveness of our work. In this first part of our two-part training, we will explore the fundamental principles of evaluative thinking and how to embed them into your organizational culture. We will discuss approaching our work with curiosity, systematically examining assumptions, and making evidence-based decisions. Key topics include:
- Understanding Evaluative Thinking: Distinguishing it from traditional evaluation and its role in organizational learning.
- Better Questioning: Learning practical techniques for checking if our assumptions (ideas about what works) are true.
- Team Engagement: Strategies for fostering evaluative thinking across your team.
- Common Barriers: Identifying and addressing obstacles to implementing evaluative thinking
Presenter: Elena Tamanas Ragusa, PsyD, President and Founder of Drive Evaluation Studio, Inc.