Measuring Impact & Evaluation in the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sectors

Effective evaluation is key to understanding the impact of your creative projects. This engaging full-day course is designed for arts, cultural and heritage professionals seeking to deepen their practical evaluation skills, equipping you with the foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to effectively evaluate your programmes and projects.

In this full-day interactive course, you will:

• Understand the Pros and Cons of Evaluation: Learn about the benefits and challenges of implementing evaluation processes.

• Grasp Monitoring and Evaluation Fundamentals: Understand how these concepts work together to improve project outcomes.

• Work with Stakeholders: Discover strategies for collaborating with stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive evaluation process.

• Learn About Ethics, Safeguarding, and Permissions: Gain insights into the ethical considerations, safeguarding measures, and permissions required for responsible evaluation practices.

• Explore Key Evaluation Terminology: Familiarise yourself with important evaluation terms to build a solid foundation.

• Differentiate Quantitative and Qualitative Data: Understand how each type of data contributes to a well-rounded evaluation.

• Establish Baselines and Endpoints: Learn how to measure change and impact effectively.

• Discover Triangulation: Understand the importance of triangulation in strengthening the validity and reliability of your findings.

• Identify What You Are Measuring: Define and identify the specific metrics and indicators relevant to your evaluation.

• Prioritise Your Data Collection: Learn to identify low-hanging fruits and harder-to-reach data points.

• Identify Key Resources for a Bigger Picture: Recognise individuals and resources that can assist in gaining a comprehensive understanding of your evaluation context.

• Get Introduced to Basic Evaluation Tools: Explore some introductory tools and techniques that can facilitate your evaluation efforts.

Why Attend:

This full-day workshop provides the frameworks, templates and confidence you need to plan, conduct and report on your own evaluations. You’ll explore best-practice models, access tools, and discuss real-world examples with peers, so you can demonstrate and communicate your project’s value.

Ideal For:

This workshop is primarily tailored for arts, cultural and heritage professionals, such as project managers, programme coordinators and non-profit professionals, who already have some exposure to evaluation and now want a clear, step-by-step process for real-world application. It’s also suitable for beginners seeking a comprehensive, one-day introduction to best-practice frameworks, tools and terminology. Either way, you’ll leave with a straightforward roadmap and practical materials to implement straightaway in your evaluation journey.

Course Cost: £139 per person

When: Wednesday 3 December, 10.00-16.00 – Online via Zoom