Causal Pathways Virtual Symposium 2023 Post Event Evaluation Survey

Please take a few minutes to provide feedback on the Causal Pathways Symposium. Your insights will help us improve future events.

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* 1. Affiliation/Organization:

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* 2. In what country do you live?

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* 3. How likely is it that you would recommend the Causal Pathways Initiative to a friend or colleague?

Not at all likely

Extremely likely

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* 4. Could you please explain the reason for your rating: for what reason or purpose would you recommend/not recommend the Causal Pathways Initiative to a friend or colleague?

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* 5. Please rate the following statements based on your experience at the Causal Pathways Symposium. Use the scale provided:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
1. The symposium effectively facilitated a shared dialogue among commissioners and evaluators.	1. The symposium effectively facilitated a shared dialogue among commissioners and evaluators. Strongly Disagree	1. The symposium effectively facilitated a shared dialogue among commissioners and evaluators. Disagree	1. The symposium effectively facilitated a shared dialogue among commissioners and evaluators. Neutral	1. The symposium effectively facilitated a shared dialogue among commissioners and evaluators. Agree	1. The symposium effectively facilitated a shared dialogue among commissioners and evaluators. Strongly agree
2.The symposium provided excellent opportunities for networking and collaborative discussions.	2.The symposium provided excellent opportunities for networking and collaborative discussions. Strongly Disagree	2.The symposium provided excellent opportunities for networking and collaborative discussions. Disagree	2.The symposium provided excellent opportunities for networking and collaborative discussions. Neutral	2.The symposium provided excellent opportunities for networking and collaborative discussions. Agree	2.The symposium provided excellent opportunities for networking and collaborative discussions. Strongly agree
3. The case studies and group discussions enhanced my understanding of practical applications of causal pathways.	3. The case studies and group discussions enhanced my understanding of practical applications of causal pathways. Strongly Disagree	3. The case studies and group discussions enhanced my understanding of practical applications of causal pathways. Disagree	3. The case studies and group discussions enhanced my understanding of practical applications of causal pathways. Neutral	3. The case studies and group discussions enhanced my understanding of practical applications of causal pathways. Agree	3. The case studies and group discussions enhanced my understanding of practical applications of causal pathways. Strongly agree
4. I feel more equipped to apply the knowledge gained from the symposium in my professional work.	4. I feel more equipped to apply the knowledge gained from the symposium in my professional work. Strongly Disagree	4. I feel more equipped to apply the knowledge gained from the symposium in my professional work. Disagree	4. I feel more equipped to apply the knowledge gained from the symposium in my professional work. Neutral	4. I feel more equipped to apply the knowledge gained from the symposium in my professional work. Agree	4. I feel more equipped to apply the knowledge gained from the symposium in my professional work. Strongly agree

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* 6. Did the symposium shift your perception towards applying causal pathways in your professional work?

Yes

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* 7. Please explain

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* 8. Can you specify the two sessions that resonated with you the most?

Day 1: Welcome & Opening

Day 1: Lost causal: What we mean, why it's lost, and why it matters that we find it again

Day 1: Everyone’s causal: Discovering the value of causal learning within a participatory, action research initiative – Case Study 1

Day 1: Philanthropy’s causal: Discovering how philanthropy strategy, learning and adaptation can be informed through causal approaches – Case Study 2

Day 1: Synthesis and closing

Day 2: Welcome & Opening

Day 2: Aren't we already doing this? How understanding how, why, and under what conditions differs from predicting causality

Day 2: When should we be doing this? Evaluation questions and needs that benefit from causal approaches

Day 2: Synthesis and closing

Day 3: Welcome & Opening

Day 3: Engaging with the Causal Pathways Initiative: Removing your barriers to using causal approaches

Day 3 breakout sessions: How do I pick & Combine Methods?

Day 3 breakout sessions: Causal Link Monitoring

Day 3 breakout sessions: Qualitative Impact Assessment Protocol (QuiP)

Day 3 breakout sessions: Outcome Harvesting

Day 3 breakout sessions: Causal Map

Day 3 breakout sessions: Redefining Rigour

Day 3 breakout sessions: Process Tracing

Day 3 breakout sessions: How do I pick & Combine Methods?

Day 3 breakout sessions: Realist Evaluation

Day 3: Closing/Conclusion

None of the above

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* 9. As part of our 2024 action plan, the Causal Pathways Initiative intends to produce the following resources. Please check all the activities that would be of interest to you:

Presentations to raise awareness

Trainings to build understanding

A resource hub that offers resources relevant to the exploration and understanding of causal pathways

Case studies to raise awareness and build understanding

A brain trust to help funders work through tough questions with field experts

Peer learning spaces and early career support

None of the above

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* 10. If you checked “Peer learning spaces and early career support,” please tell us how you would like this to look to be most helpful to you and your colleagues: how would it be organized, who would participate, how frequently, etc.?

Causal Pathways Virtual Symposium 2023 Post Event Evaluation

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* 1. Affiliation/Organization:

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* 2. In what country do you live?

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* 3. How likely is it that you would recommend the Causal Pathways Initiative to a friend or colleague?

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* 4. Could you please explain the reason for your rating: for what reason or purpose would you recommend/not recommend the Causal Pathways Initiative to a friend or colleague?

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* 5. Please rate the following statements based on your experience at the Causal Pathways Symposium. Use the scale provided:

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* 6. Did the symposium shift your perception towards applying causal pathways in your professional work?

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* 7. Please explain

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* 8. Can you specify the two sessions that resonated with you the most?

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* 9. As part of our 2024 action plan, the Causal Pathways Initiative intends to produce the following resources. Please check all the activities that would be of interest to you:

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* 10. If you checked “Peer learning spaces and early career support,” please tell us how you would like this to look to be most helpful to you and your colleagues: how would it be organized, who would participate, how frequently, etc.?

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* 11. Please provide any additional comments or suggestions for the Causal Pathways Initiative