Tag Archives: evaluation contracting

The Friday Funny: We don’t need no open tenders …

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Patricia Rogers & Jane Davidson

The recent anzea (Aotearoa New Zealand Evaluation Association) conference in Wellington had a great turnout, and of course a fun conference dinner. Our friend and colleague, Kataraina Pipi required each table at the dinner to compose and perform an item. … Continue reading →

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The Friday Funny: The Government Contracting Glossary

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Patricia Rogers & Jane Davidson

While we are on the theme of glossaries and interpretation guides, such as the earlier ones for Management Speak and language used in scientific papers, we thought this was a useful addition for evaluators who work on government contracts, and for government commissioners of evaluation contracts … Continue reading →

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Valuing cultural expertise – in $$ terms

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Jane Davidson

Are high caliber evaluators with outstanding cultural expertise undercharging for their services? Some comments about pricing culturally competent evaluation services in ways that fairly recognize – and help shape perceptions of – their true value. Continue reading →

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