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What's the Difference Between Participatory and Community-Owned Evaluation?
Participation has a glass ceiling. Ownership is the next landmark shift.
Is Community-Owned Evaluation More Expensive?
See how our approach shifts how money is spent and on whom.
What's the First Step in an Evaluation, Really?
A case for why governance, not questions, should be the first step in any evaluation.
What Happens After a Community-Owned Evaluation?
Most evaluations are designed for delivery, not longevity. Here's what COE builds for the long term.
Can a Small Group Make Decisions for an Entire Community?
Exploring the tension between inclusion and action in group decision-making.
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Banished: What The Traitors Gets Right About Strategy, Data, and Power
We're obsessed with The Traitors. Here's what the iconic series reveals about good MEL practice.
Two Steps Forward and One Step Back
Change is not linear, and progress almost always has its consequences. Four strategies for work that can withstand disruption.