Category Archives: Friday Funnies

The Friday Funny: Challenge, pressure, and performance

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Patricia Rogers & Jane Davidson

[Oops, we both posted a Friday Funny this week, from opposite ends of the earth! Enjoy!] It’s been back to school or college for many young people all over the world – or soon will be. One major concern no … Continue reading →

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The Friday Funny – successful hearing aid

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Patricia Rogers & Jane Davidson

This week’s Friday Funny (thanks to businessballs.com) reminds us about the need to check what others might call a successful outcome.       An old lady had a hearing-aid fitted, hidden underneath her hair. A week later she returned … Continue reading →

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The Friday Funny – every presentation

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Patricia Rogers & Jane Davidson

In Genuine Evaluation we focus a lot on asking the right questions, bringing an evaluative frame, and basing answers on sound evidence.  But effective communication is also an important part of genuine evaluation, which is why this video caught our … Continue reading →

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Final Friday Funny for 2011 – the Christmas Gift Aid Critique

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Patricia Rogers & Jane Davidson

It’s been a busy year, and we’re about to head off for our sunny, Antipodean Christmas break. Thanks to everyone for your comments and suggestions on the blog and when we have met face to face. We’ve both had heavy … Continue reading →

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The Friday Funny – which one of these two is the evaluator?

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Patricia Rogers & Jane Davidson

As the end of the year rushes up relentlessly, we thought this week we would share a simple story about the gap between words and deeds, and between receiving information and acting on it. The question is “Which one of … Continue reading →

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