by Elizabeth Grim | May 24, 2023 | Evaluation
Have you ever found yourself sitting at your desk or on your couch, gazing out at your surroundings, wondering how you got there? That was my experience recently as I took a deep look at my living space. I see the pictures of my family, friends, and travels. I see the... 
by Elizabeth Grim | Mar 14, 2023 | Evaluation
With algorithms, automation, and AI here to stay, I have been wondering what this partnership with AI might look like for consultants, clients, and colleagues. How might we leverage AI to support our data and evaluation work? Clearly I am not alone in wondering this.... 
by Elizabeth Grim | Mar 14, 2023 | Evaluation
Algorithms, automation, and AI (artificial intelligence). What do you think of when you hear those terms? What images come to mind? How do they feel in your body? If you’re like me, you may feel equal parts excited and concerned. Excited about the possibilities for... 
by Elizabeth Grim | Feb 14, 2023 | Evaluation
In honor of EVALentine’s Day, I asked ChatGPT to write a love letter to evaluation. It delivered! And while I do not agree with every point like evaluation “finding the truth” (because whose truth and ways of knowing are we inviting and elevating?),... 
by Elizabeth Grim | Feb 13, 2023 | Evaluation
Data represents people. It can be easy to forget that when we’re being inundated by numbers, percents, charts, and tables. Adding context to these numbers and percents is one way to help partners connect with the stories and lives behind the data. Context... 
by Elizabeth Grim | Sep 6, 2022 | Data Visualization, Evaluation
In my life and practice, nature and consulting are interconnected. My work is about emergence, and that requires me to remain grounded in my senses and the environment. I find an abundance of joy, creativity, and inspiration in nature. I do my best thinking in the...