August 14, 2013
We know (intellectually) not to rely on magical solutions to drive our work. In practice, however, we sometimes fall into the trap of unwitting, magical assumptions. The reality is that underlying any amazing feat we might accomplish, you can bet on solid infrastructure, process and groundwork to account for it....
June 25, 2013
We are living a pretty intense “data moment.” Data collection and usage practices that were formerly dismissed as technically impossible, or simply not done, are now feasible and openly posited as much in terms of proposed benefit as in terms of personal or business risk. Try this from case study...
May 21, 2013
Yes, we’re headed back to the cornfield. A discussion on tools and methods is one thing. The capacity and capability to use them, as well as the context in which they’re situated, make for an exploration that is closer to real-world implications. The non-starter for many great ideas and theories...
January 4, 2013
Accountability is not just a buzzword. It is the summary focus on what we have actually done to change lives through our work. Nicholas Van Praag of Keystone Accountability shines a sharp light on accountability in the social sector, through the lens of humanitarian efforts and the current state of...
