The document introduces an effectiveness tool to help small organizations assess their performance and areas for improvement. The tool is based on five principles of accountability, sustainability, learning orientation, good governance and efficiency, and partnerships. It provides benchmarks and self-assessment questions for each principle to help organizations document strengths, identify weaknesses, and develop action plans. The overall goal is to support continuous learning and effectiveness for international development organizations.
CLUSTER EVALUATION KEY TO UNLOCKING LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENTOrkestra
James Wilson, Orkestra's Research Director shares his work with regards to cluster policy, the Basque case and the need to evaluate to make steps forward on the development and work of the clusters.
Bringing transparency to multi-tier supply chains / Joint Sedex-CRT Japan eventCRT-Japan 経済人コー円卓会議
At the outset, CRT Japan introduced some key changes in supply chain sustainability in recent years and their backgrounds, rationale and steps taken in the supply chain sustainability initiatives at global companies, and some common concerns of Japanese companies shared at past workshops run by CRT Japan.
Given such context, significance of the following three factors was presented: (1) to discuss whether to implement all the steps in actions (data collection, data use, data capture and reporting) as a single entity or as collaborative efforts with other bodies, in order to optimize efficiency and impact of the actions; (2) actions for data use and data capture be selected and deployed based on impact analysis; and (3) to be aware of ‘who’ are stakeholders, and communicate ‘why’ and ‘how’ clearly in reporting.
And as for conclusion, Sedex was introduced as a provider of a collaboration platform for the data collection activity in supply chain.
CLUSTER EVALUATION KEY TO UNLOCKING LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENTOrkestra
James Wilson, Orkestra's Research Director shares his work with regards to cluster policy, the Basque case and the need to evaluate to make steps forward on the development and work of the clusters.
Bringing transparency to multi-tier supply chains / Joint Sedex-CRT Japan eventCRT-Japan 経済人コー円卓会議
At the outset, CRT Japan introduced some key changes in supply chain sustainability in recent years and their backgrounds, rationale and steps taken in the supply chain sustainability initiatives at global companies, and some common concerns of Japanese companies shared at past workshops run by CRT Japan.
Given such context, significance of the following three factors was presented: (1) to discuss whether to implement all the steps in actions (data collection, data use, data capture and reporting) as a single entity or as collaborative efforts with other bodies, in order to optimize efficiency and impact of the actions; (2) actions for data use and data capture be selected and deployed based on impact analysis; and (3) to be aware of ‘who’ are stakeholders, and communicate ‘why’ and ‘how’ clearly in reporting.
And as for conclusion, Sedex was introduced as a provider of a collaboration platform for the data collection activity in supply chain.
Many members of my constituent organization (NEA) suffered chronic health problems due to environmental restraints, lack of knowledge and support for changing their lifestyles as they affected their health. Members and the union staff and leadership were stressed out and wellness did not logically fit in to the core work of the union.
After numerous conversations with members and leaders about the school employee wellness problem and possible solutions I decided to partner with a union expert who was part of a health plan/health promotion organization. We co-created a plan for convening a conversation with union, district and health plan representatives to find solutions that all three groups could support.
We obtained funding from 2 sources to support a new initiative. We developed a strategy for bringing people together and leading a discussion about collaborative solutions.
This important, because this put us on a track to solve a big problem in a way that only my organization could have done. It frankly had the possibility to set a template for how to confront myriad other health problems that the members were facing. We were attacking this problem in a way that would not only contribute to the health of members, but also create value for union membership which was a high priority for NEA at this time.
Understanding change through training for gender equality maram barqawi-fullMaram Barqawi
Understanding Change through Training for Gender Equality Webinar was conducted in May 2017, aiming at measuring and understanding the expected change in Gender Equality due to training on different levels
Danielle Resnick
GLOBAL FOOD POLICY REPORT
GLOBAL LAUNCH EVENT - 2021 Global Food Policy Report: Transforming Food Systems After COVID-19
APR 13, 2021 - 09:30 AM TO 11:00 AM EDT
Governor's 2015 Economic Development PanelWI Broadband
Panel presentation to the Governor's Northwoods Economic Development Conference 2015
University Wisconsin-Extension Broadband & E-Commerce Education Center.
Implementing Evaluation Criteria for Sustainability-EVALMENA 2020Maram Barqawi
The paper is discussing how to intentionally implement the five evaluation criteria during the planning and in progress to ensure the organizational and financial sustainability, and to foster a culture of accountability and learning.
Presented by:
Maram Barqawi, Sr. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist - Jordan
Neda’a Abu Jahel MSc in Fundraising and Accounting - Gaza
Gender in programme planning and implementation: Programme quality: standards...Oxfam GB
Understanding how gender relations shape women’s and men’s lives is critical to disaster risk reduction (DRR). This is because women’s and men’s different roles, responsibilities, and access to resources influence how each will be affected by different hazards, and how they will cope with and recover from disaster. This presentation is part of Oxfam GB's Gender and Disaster Risk Reduction training pack available at www.oxfam.org.uk/genderdrrpack.
Many members of my constituent organization (NEA) suffered chronic health problems due to environmental restraints, lack of knowledge and support for changing their lifestyles as they affected their health. Members and the union staff and leadership were stressed out and wellness did not logically fit in to the core work of the union.
After numerous conversations with members and leaders about the school employee wellness problem and possible solutions I decided to partner with a union expert who was part of a health plan/health promotion organization. We co-created a plan for convening a conversation with union, district and health plan representatives to find solutions that all three groups could support.
We obtained funding from 2 sources to support a new initiative. We developed a strategy for bringing people together and leading a discussion about collaborative solutions.
This important, because this put us on a track to solve a big problem in a way that only my organization could have done. It frankly had the possibility to set a template for how to confront myriad other health problems that the members were facing. We were attacking this problem in a way that would not only contribute to the health of members, but also create value for union membership which was a high priority for NEA at this time.
Understanding change through training for gender equality maram barqawi-fullMaram Barqawi
Understanding Change through Training for Gender Equality Webinar was conducted in May 2017, aiming at measuring and understanding the expected change in Gender Equality due to training on different levels
Danielle Resnick
GLOBAL FOOD POLICY REPORT
GLOBAL LAUNCH EVENT - 2021 Global Food Policy Report: Transforming Food Systems After COVID-19
APR 13, 2021 - 09:30 AM TO 11:00 AM EDT
Governor's 2015 Economic Development PanelWI Broadband
Panel presentation to the Governor's Northwoods Economic Development Conference 2015
University Wisconsin-Extension Broadband & E-Commerce Education Center.
Implementing Evaluation Criteria for Sustainability-EVALMENA 2020Maram Barqawi
The paper is discussing how to intentionally implement the five evaluation criteria during the planning and in progress to ensure the organizational and financial sustainability, and to foster a culture of accountability and learning.
Presented by:
Maram Barqawi, Sr. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist - Jordan
Neda’a Abu Jahel MSc in Fundraising and Accounting - Gaza
Gender in programme planning and implementation: Programme quality: standards...Oxfam GB
Understanding how gender relations shape women’s and men’s lives is critical to disaster risk reduction (DRR). This is because women’s and men’s different roles, responsibilities, and access to resources influence how each will be affected by different hazards, and how they will cope with and recover from disaster. This presentation is part of Oxfam GB's Gender and Disaster Risk Reduction training pack available at www.oxfam.org.uk/genderdrrpack.
Retech: Digital Innovation and Integration in the ClassroomKathryn Schravemade
Presentation for @eduwebinar with @helenstower1
A key goal of future proof education is to ensure students are engaging with information, people and technologies as ‘connected learners’ and that this engagement is effective, safe and ethical.
In our particular school setting, it was identified that traditional ICT subjects focused on the development of software usage skills, which no longer supported the evolving needs of our students. Instead we needed students to develop skills in digital citizenship so that they could participate effectively in an online and networked world. Retech (Research and Technology) is a Middle Years learning experience that has developed in response to this need.
This presentation will explore some of the skills taught in Retech:
Cybersafety & building a positive digital footprint;
Information literacies such as smart searching, curation, effective note taking, licensing and attribution;
Using blogs and social media for building a PLN (Personal Learning Network);
Collaboration through shared bookmarks, notes & Google Groups;
Inquiry and problem solving; and
Creating and presenting with digital tools such as video productions, podcasts and infographics.
Preparing Students for success in a world of ubiquitous connectivityKathryn Schravemade
Helen Stower, Curriculum Leader – iCentre and Kathryn Schravemade,
Teacher / Librarian, Mount Alvernia College
The concept of Digital Citizenship continues to be increasingly important in the digital age,
particularly with the onset of BYOD 1:1 programs in schools across Australia. The ability of
students to learn using networked technologies and their preparation for success in a world
of ubiquitous connectivity requires a philosophy of digital participation. With the emergence
of mobile devices and social media, participation in online environments has increased
exponentially and an online identity is now a social norm. When developing an
understanding of learning in the digital age, it is important that students know about the
benefits of online participation. We believe a Digital Citizenship programme that makes
students cognisant of this fact and supports them to build a digital footprint that showcases
their learning, interests, talents and successes, will open rather than close doors to their
future. Digital technologies also facilitate the creation of online networks that enable
communication and collaboration and, in order for students to harness these possibilities;
the use of social media platforms to build learning networks is essential.
This presentation will discuss an interdisciplinary approach to Digital Citizenship that focuses
on the opportunities afforded by digital and social media, rather than one dominated by fear
of failure or aversion to risk.
Participants will leave this session with:
-relevant research to support a Digital Citizenship programme in their school setting,
-a sample Digital Citizenship programme mapped to relevant ACARA, and ISTE standards,
-an awareness of tools, applications and learning taxonomies that will assist them in the
development of a Digital Citizenship programme.
Moving from a Traditional Library to a Contemporary iCentre #slanza2015Kathryn Schravemade
Presentation for #slanza2015 with @helenstower1
The iCentre concept is to reimagine and move the traditional role of the school library
as a provider of information and literature to an iCentre which connects learners with
the skills, tools and information necessary for work and success in the 21st century.
Our journey from library to iCentre does not involve a brand new building, it involves
transformed culture, services and spaces. This is very much a story of trial and error
and we don’t claim that we have found a model that will work for every school and
every library - what we do hope is that we can share ideas and something we have
done or experienced will help you on your journey. The story of our journey from a
traditional library to an iCentre is not complete. In fact, we hope it never will be, as
the essence of our journey centres around continuous transformation.
Climate change e-learning tool - from Mercy CorpsNIDOS
This e-learning course is an introduction to climate change and why it is an important issue in the work of international development organisations such as Mercy Corps. It takes approximately 30-40 minutes to complete.
covers OD Objectives ,strategy and OD Interventions( covering all the models of Interventions) , Organisational change( Types of Change; Process of change, Models, Change agent
Coalition Assessment: Approaches for Measuring Capacity and ImpactInnovation Network
Coalition Assessment: Approaches for Measuring Capacity and Impact
Innovation Network
by Veena Pankaj, Kat Athanasiades, and Ann Emery
February 2014
Download the paper here: www.innonet.org/research
Why assess coalition capacity? How should a coalition be assessed? How can coalition assessment data be analyzed and used?
Coalitions are an important tool in the advocacy and policy change toolbox. They can be used to promote an issue, increase visibility, and eventually propel an issue to the forefront of a political or social agenda. They can provide a lot of horsepower—harnessing the combined power and expertise of many entities all at once. And they are a valuable technique for crafting more durable solutions generated by a broad constituency. For all of these reasons, developing and strengthening coalitions is a common strategy among advocates and advocacy funders.
For evaluators, coalition assessment is a growing field of experimentation and learning. Innovation Network has been evaluating coalitions since 2006, beginning with the Coalition for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, a national effort to secure passage by the U.S. Congress for comprehensive immigration reform. Over the years, we have evaluated many different types of coalitions throughout the United States. Our coalition partners have worked at national, state, regional, and local levels on a variety of advocacy and policy change goals, such as healthy community design or childhood nutrition. This white paper provides practitioners and funders with insights into the coalition assessment process along with concrete examples and lessons we’ve learned from our own work.
Presentation from NCVO's Annual Conference 2011 on The Value of Intrafrastructure, a three-year England-wide initiative to support infrastructure organisations in plan, assess, improve and communicate their impact.
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Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF) Funding SeminarNIDOS
How to make a good application to DFID's Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF). Training from the Network of International Development Organisations in Scotland (NIDOS). www.nidos.org.uk
Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
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Generating a custom Ruby SDK for your web service or Rails API using Smithyg2nightmarescribd
Have you ever wanted a Ruby client API to communicate with your web service? Smithy is a protocol-agnostic language for defining services and SDKs. Smithy Ruby is an implementation of Smithy that generates a Ruby SDK using a Smithy model. In this talk, we will explore Smithy and Smithy Ruby to learn how to generate custom feature-rich SDKs that can communicate with any web service, such as a Rails JSON API.
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Your campaign sent to target colleagues for approval
If the “Approve” button is clicked, a Jira/Zendesk ticket is created for the marketing design team
But—if the “Reject” button is pushed, colleagues will be alerted via Slack message
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- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
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NIDOS Effectiveness Tool Presentation for Board Meetings
1. What is our organisation good at? What needs improving?
2. How would we provide evidence that our organisation was good at something? How do we know whether something needs improving?
3. Effectiveness Tool A guide for self-assessment on good practice in international development
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9. Principle 1 - we are accountable to the people we seek to support benchmark 1.1 We involve the people we seek to support, or their representatives, and establish with them what long-term impact we are trying to achieve. Self-Assessment Question 1: How do we ensure that the group of people we seek to support is clearly defined and that we ensure inclusion and prevent unfair discrimination when selecting them?
Ask participants these two questions and give them a moment to think and answer – then go to next slide.
Ask participants to think about what they have just said – i.e. what their organisation does well and what needs improving – how can they evidence the good practice and how do they know what needs improving? Allow a bit of discussion – suggestions for types of evidence etc. This will start the engagement and thinking.
The NIDOS Effectiveness tool is a possible way of generating evidence of good practice and highlighting areas for action – part of the ongoing improvement of your organisation and how it works.
The Effectiveness tool was designed by NIDOS members for NIDOS members over a period of 12 months. It is not intended to duplicate work already being carried out by NIDOS members but enhance and focus on the elements of Good practice already being practised in addition to areas where areas of work which need to be strengthened.
Self explanatory through a shared approach.
As can be seen in hard and online copies.
As can be seen in hard and online copies.
Following on from previous slide to discuss how your organisation will score elements of your organisation/project etc before producing an Action plan relevant to your priorities.
Example of Principle 1.
As an example of what the online tool looks like, so that all Board members can access various elements of the tool without having to have the hard copy version. Possible to have online discussion or teleconference etc.
Direct link to online tool or can also be accessed through www.nidos.org.uk Click on the grey Effectiveness Tool button below the world map.