2. If decisions were only to be based on available strong evidence of effective actions, the result would often be a very small number and range of actions’ Tannahill

3. Ethics Evidence Theory

4. Self-evaluation (comes from projects) Formal research (comes from secondary sources) Tacit knowledge: people’s experiences

5. Data: statistics about need, demographic data Useful for commissioning but we also need … Evidence: what do we do to achieve positive outcomes what works for whom in what circumstances and why

6. Data: statistics about need, demographic data Useful for commissioning but we also need … Evidence: what do we do to achieve positive outcomes what works for whom in what circumstances and why

7. The last person you spoke to? The Esoteric Journal of Perpetual Enquiry, vol 5349?

8. Quick and dirty?Long and clean? Useful?

9. What informs your decision-making ethics/ evidence/ theory? What type of evidence is important to you Formal research/ self evaluation/ tacit knowledge (experience)

10. Focus on social connectedness The theory of change: what contributes to social connectedness? What does the more formal evidence say? What can we measure through self evaluation – potential indicators?

12. How do you know you are reaching those most at risk of social isolation? What evidence do you need to show you are increasing social connectedness? What evidence do you need to measure performance and progress towards outcomes

13. Evaluation should be: Valuable: Adds value to your work Relevant: shared, used and acted upon Proportionate: fits well with the work Supported: management/ organisation/ funder From inside and outside

14. Is the Stitch in Time approach helpful? Where are the gaps? What are you going to take back to your partnership area from today’s session?

15. website www.evaluationsupportscotlandorg.uk Or email diane@evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk