Effective evaluation is more than ticking boxes - it’s about making informed, transparent decisions that balance context, evidence, and values.
Strong evaluative judgement is the key to assessing impact and value with confidence.
Whether you work in government, business, or the community sector, robust evaluative thinking helps you:
Understand what success really looks like
Weigh evidence and values to make fair decisions
Communicate your reasoning clearly to stakeholders
Do you want to make better decisions in funding, program design, or evaluation?
How we can help
Pragmatica offers a dynamic, two-hour training session designed for all experience levels. Through interactive examples, you’ll gain practical skills you can use immediately - even if you’re new to evaluation.
What You’ll Learn
What evaluative judgements are and why they matter
Key principles and frameworks for robust decision-making
Practical steps for applying these principles in real-world contexts
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
You’ll leave with tools and techniques ready to use in your work.
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for anyone involved in:
Designing policies, strategies, or programs
Strategic decision-making
Funding assessments
Community or organizational planning
Format
Interactive online session or face to face depending on your team.
We can set up a session that is right for your team
What you will learn
Making evaluative judgements isn’t just a technical skill – it’s a mindset. It helps you move beyond “what happened” to “what matters most for whom in what context”, ensuring your decisions are fair, transparent, and grounded in evidence.
Ready to build your evaluative skills?
Contact us to book your session and empower your team to make decisions that truly matter.
