Gordon During meetings with RD&E clients, I am often amazed at the level of resistance to the use of performance measuring, particularly in these times of increased accountability. Generally this resistance occurs at the coalface – however in some cases it remains at senior levels in organisations.
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The ‘quantum’ leap from theory to practice
Jeff I am finding that the jump from understanding M&E Information needs to allocating data collection methods is a bigger chasm than I thought. After training workshops, participants who become reasonably proficient at developing a log frame with M&E indicators and identifying information for collection – have baulked at the process of allocating practical data
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Trends in the food & fibre industry – we’re all talking the same language
Gordon Stone Today’s food and fibre industries continue to change markedly. You will notice in the trends outlined below that the changes tend to be structural, less about food production and more about consumers. Changes in types of food preferred by a range of consumers – many are value conscious, while others are quality conscious,
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Measuring engagement in extension
Jeff Coutts The basis of all extension programs is engaging with people. However the term ‘engagement’ means different things to different people – and there are different types of engagement for different purposes. So if one of your Key Evaluation Questions is “how well did the project engage with their target groups” how do you
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MER makes sure everyone is on the same page
Gordon Stone One of the crucial responsibilities of a CEO or manager is to be accountable for money spent and work undertaken. It stands to reason that if clear organisational, program or project objectives aren’t in place – progress can’t be measured over time. In the same way, there needs to be a middle point
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