As we mark our twentieth anniversary, we asked our colleagues what has changed, what lies ahead, and what keeps them inspired in the world of evaluation.

This article recaps a Ripple Effect webinar on place-based evaluation, featuring expert insights and lessons from years of hands-on practice.

What’s in your MEL toolkit? In this blog, we unpack key insights from Clear Horizon’s Ripple Effect webinar, where MEL experts Dr Jess Dart, Bardie Barclay-Sutton, and Jessica Suares share practical tools and techniques – from story-based methods like Most Significant Change to participatory platforms like Miro – that make evaluation more inclusive, adaptive, and impactful.

Attending a conference can be a whirlwind of sessions, networking, and new ideas. It’s an opportunity to learn from industry leaders, connect with peers, grow your network, and immerse yourself in the latest thinking. Here are our ten tips to help you make the most of any event you attend. Let’s dive into it!