WE Fishbowl: Solution Focused Circle

Led by the Washington Evaluators, November 20th, 1:00-2:00pm ET

Join Us for WE Fishbowls: A New Unique Monthly Collaboration for Washington Evaluators

Introducing WE Fishbowls—a dynamic, solution-focused discussion series! These sessions will take place every 3rd Wednesday of the month and are designed to bring our community together to tackle real-world evaluation challenges.

What Are WE Fishbowls?

Our goal for this Fishbowl is to create a space where we can support one another by addressing the unique challenges we encounter in our evaluation work. 

November 20th Session Scenario for Discussion

“Jeremy, an independent evaluation consultant, has been contracted to evaluate a poverty alleviation program operating in an economically disadvantaged community. The program aims to reduce poverty by offering participants access to job training, financial literacy, and resources for economic mobility. As part of the evaluation, Jeremy has been asked to design a survey for program participants to gather their perceptions of the program.

While developing the survey, the Jeremy grows concerned that collecting participants' perceptions may not capture the full extent of the program’s impact. Participants may report satisfaction or positive feelings about the program, but Jeremy questions whether these opinions reflect actual improvements in their economic status or financial behaviors. The evaluator believes that relying solely on self-reported perceptions of success may not provide a true picture of the program's impact on reducing poverty.” How can Jeremy balance capturing participant perceptions while ensuring the evaluation reflects actual economic improvements?

If you have a specific challenge you'd like us to explore during an upcoming session, please email your request toprograms@washingtonevaluators.org. We’re eager to hear from you and tailor this experience to what matters most to you.