Do You Really Know If Your Program Works? | Wednesday Wisdom Ep.15
How do you know if your program is actually making a difference? In Episode 15 of Wednesday Wisdom, Mazi Mutafa explores evaluation as a practical tool for learning and improvement, not just a funder requirement.
This episode reframes evaluation as the link between intention and evidence. Drawing on years of experience building arts education and community programs, Mazi explains how evaluation helps clarify what is changing, for whom, and why, and how to adjust when it is not working.
In this episode, you will learn:
• What evaluation is and is not, and why attendance alone is not impact
• How participant feedback strengthens program design and delivery
• The difference between measuring experience and measuring skill growth
• Simple tools such as logic models, surveys, rubrics, and portfolios
Key takeaway:
Evaluation is not about proving you are right. It is about learning how to do better. Impact is not what we intend, it is what we can demonstrate.
If you design or lead programs and want clearer evidence of impact, this episode offers a practical starting point. Subscribe to Wednesday Wisdom with Mazi and share this episode with someone working to turn good intentions into measurable results.
