1. About the Master class The Master Class is offered to experienced evaluators or those who have already attended several Clear Horizon courses, or other training. If you wish to explore complex evaluation challenges, deepen your theoretical knowledge and discuss contemporary evaluation theory; this workshop is for you. The topic of this Master Class is advances in the Most Significant Change technique. The technique was first developed over twenty years ago by Rick Davies. Dr Jess Dart later refined the process and together they developed the Most Significant Change technique (MSC) User Guide. Since this time MSC has really taken on a life of its own and is now used globally in a range of contexts, and increasingly, is being applied in new and different ways. It is now available in 12 languages! Since writing the guide we are also hearing examples of MSC catalysing other related approaches and refinements to the core methodology.Rick DaviesMost Significant Change technique (MSC) User Guide This Master Class will explore these developments and uses and will focus on four main areas of advancement: Use of the technique – broadening the way MSC is used beyond monitoring (as part of evaluation, as part of program planning and as a precursor to clarifying the theory of change). Use as a complimentary tool that supplements holistic evaluation approaches such as: Social Return on Investment and Outcomes Mapping, Collaborative Outcomes ReportingSocial Return on InvestmentOutcomes MappingCollaborative Outcomes Reporting Technological advances – it is now very easy to record stories by either phone or video device. There is better technology, which is accessible to more people and easy to record. Sophisticated computer programs have also come on the market, such as Sense Maker and various free alternatives, which allow people to code the stories collected.Sense Maker To register go to http://www.clearhorizon.com.au/training-mentoring/course-registration/http://www.clearhorizon.com.au/training-mentoring/course-registration/ Master class process The Master Class is designed to be somewhat flexible, so the interests/challenges that the participants bring with them will guide the agenda to some degree. It aims to draw on the collective experience and wisdom of all the participants. Detailed workshop proceedings will be provided to all participants. This workshop is pitched at the intermediate to advanced level.

2. Content To register go to http://www.clearhorizon.com.au/training-mentoring/course-registration/http://www.clearhorizon.com.au/training-mentoring/course-registration/ Master Class – Advances in MSC 9.45Arrival, registrations and coffee 10.00 10.30 11.30 Workshop opening, introductions & outline of the Master Class Seminar: Evolution of a technique. The story of MSC through to the latest advances Hot topic 1: Broadening the use of MSC into evaluation and program planning 12.15Lunch 1.00 1.50 2.45 Hot topic 2: MSC as a complementary approach – what core things does it add Hot topic 3: Software for MSC Plenary and closing session 3.00Close 3.00-3.30Afternoon tea and networking opportunity