What You Will Learn
Types of evaluation and when to use them
Different types of program performance (appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency)
Building logic models and theories of change
Developing terms of reference for evaluations
Developing evaluation plans
Choosing appropriate data collection methods
Commissioning and managing evaluations
What You'll Walk Away With
Draft Logic Models
Build your own logic models during the workshop.
Evaluation Plan Templates
Ready-to-use evaluation planning templates.
Evaluation Terms of Reference Template
A structured template for future evaluations.
A Completed Case Study
A fully worked example used across all four workshops.
Program Structure
Four consecutive weekly workshops
Workshop 1
Evaluation Foundations
Introduction to evaluation principles, approaches and frameworks.
Workshop 2
Program Logic Models & Theory of Change
Developing meaningful program logic and outcome pathways.
Workshop 3
Evaluation Planning & Design
Planning evaluations and selecting suitable methods.
Workshop 4
Conducting & Commissioning Evaluations
Managing evaluations and working effectively with evaluators.
Workshop Details
Dates
Dates: August 19, 26. September 2, 9 2026
Time
10:00am - 1:00pm (AEST)
Format
Online Interactive Workshop
Duration
Four Half-Day Sessions
Who Should Attend?
People in government and non-government organisations working in evaluation units
Emerging evaluators
Program and policy managers moving into evaluation
Commissioners of evaluations
Workshop Presenter
Greg Masters is the director of Nexus Management Consulting which is celebrating its 30th birthday in 2026! Nexus specialises in the public and not-for-profit sectors and Greg has extensive experience in designing, conducting and reporting on evaluations of a wide diversity of programs and services, across the health, environmental, justice and economic development sectors.
Prior to establishing Nexus, Greg was the principal consultant in the (former) Program Evaluation Unit in the NSW Premier’s Department and led a planning and evaluation unit in a large NSW government agency. He is a member of the NSW committee of the Australian Evaluation Society.
Greg has designed and delivered evaluation workshops for a wide diversity of government and non-government organisations and is an engaging and energetic facilitator. He brings a practical, real-world perspective to his workshops using real-life case studies.
Pricing
Early Bird
Before 31 July 2026
Standard
Group Rate
3 or more