Practical Advice About Evaluations for Program Managers (TRN5-E36)

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

1 hour

Audience

All public servants at all levels

Description

Evaluations provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of government programs and are used to help improve and renew programs and communicate program needs to senior decision-makers.

This event for program managers and program officials features a panel of evaluation and program leaders who will share and discuss practical tips on how to participate in and learn from program evaluations, as well as overcome common challenges along the way.

Participants will learn from the experiences of their peers about how to better navigate the evaluation process and use evidence to improve programs. 

This event is held in partnership with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.

Speakers

• Danielle White, Assistant Deputy Minister , Strategic Policy and Partnerships Sector, Indigenous Services Canada
• Kimberley Accardi, Director General, Audit and Evaluation Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
• Jérôme Mercier, Director General, Strategic and Service Policy Branch, Employment and Social Development Canada
• Gemma Irwin, Director, Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
• Benoit Cadieux, Director, Skills and Employment Branch, Employment and Social Development Canada
• David Peckham, Assistant Secretary, Social and Cultural Sector, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Moderator

• Derek Armstrong, Executive Director, User Experience and Service Branch, Canada School of Public Service