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Innovative Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Tools

Traditional methods are often used for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL). However, as the social sector landscape is ever-evolving, so must our MEL methods! Using technology and a bit of creativity, we can innovate our MEL practices. Check out some of these innovative tools!

From Roads to Air: Rebooting the Mind for Creativity

Would you throw random ingredients into the oven to see if they form a cake? Neither should you expect original ideas from following a recipe. Instead, shift your mind to creativity mode with these FROM > TOs.

Change Management Lives in the Nexus

Why do so many change management efforts fail? It might not be the fault of the management textbooks, executives, consultants, or even the economy. One reason could be a change management philosophy that was over-reliant on one or two "tried and-true" approaches or pieces of expert advice. Instead, organizations need to tap their creativity by finding the right nexus of approaches for their particular situation. This approach also works for strategy creation and program design, as you'll see from our example!

10 Reasons Why Creativity Matters in Nonprofits

In an ever-evolving world, the nonprofit sector is constantly faced with new challenges, and new opportunities. Creativity emerges as a critical asset in addressing these challenges and optimizing these opportunities. This article explores ten compelling reasons why fostering creativity in the nonprofit workplace is essential in amplify impact and creating sustainable solutions for the communities we, as a sector, serve.

Measuring Innovation

Innovation is essential in progress; however, gauging the impact of innovative initiatives can have its challenges. Whether you're aiming to measure your organization's impact or evaluate problem-solving approaches, these tools will help you capture both the tangible and intangible outcomes of your innovation strategies.