The Presentation: Measuring Collaboration

Organizations are increasingly pressured to achieve results in complex environments, and the collaboration frequently required to carry out projects and programs is often missing from theories of change. Evaluation can play a key role in articulating how and in what contexts improved relationships and collaboration lead to improved outcomes. A deeper understanding of collaboration can help to guide the design of interventions and strengthen long term improvements to programs and organizational functioning.

This presentation offers a series of concepts and tools related to measuring collaboration. Participants will take away an inventory of approaches to measuring collaboration as well as a decision-support for understanding the role of collaboration in different environments.

The Presenter: Sarah Farnia

Sarah Farina is the President of the Canadian Evaluation Society. She has served as President of the BC & Yukon Chapter of CES. She is founder of Broadleaf Consulting, where she leads planning processes, creates evaluation frameworks, and conducts evaluations, primarily in health and community development. Sarah is driven by her passion for inclusive and authentic approaches to build better communities and systems. She is an adaptive leader and a skilled facilitator who uses collaborative approaches to help non-profit organizations, government and funders turn their aspirations into reality. Sarah holds a Master’s degree in Planning, is a Credentialed Evaluator and Registered Professional Planner. Sarah has contributed to her community as Board Director and mentor with non-profit organizations.

When: Wednesday, November 6

Where: 17th Floor – Horizon Room 1505 Barrington St, Halifax N.S

Schedule: Presentation 9 am – 11:30 am Light lunch and chat 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

To reduce the environmental footprint of this event, CES Nova Scotia requests that participants bring reusable water bottles and travel mugs. Tap water and coffee will be provided, as well as a light hand-held lunch that will not require plates or disposable cutlery.