In-Depth Ripple Effects Mapping: A Participatory .

In-Depth Ripple Effects Mapping:A Participatory Evaluation ToolRebecca Sero, Debra Hansen, & Lorie Higgins

Ripple Effects Mapping (REM)Participatory evaluationtechniqueUsed to understand theintended and unintendedresults of a program onindividuals, groups,communities, and regions.

Session Overview1.2.3.4.BenefitsCore elementsBrief demonstrationData management & coding

Evaluator Benefits of REMEffective way tocollect stories &impacts.Captures impacts ofcomplex or evolvingworkUseful when the totalimpact of program isdifficult toconceptualize &measure with otherevaluation methodsCan be completed:Opportunity forparticipant reflectionGroup validation ofresults Mid-program(formative) Post-program(summative)

Participant Benefits of REMUses a participatory& appreciativeapproach thatengages stakeholdersProvides opportunityfor reflection &growthMore positive &hopeful when grouphas seen what theyhave doneDisplays emergingpatterns & trendsAble to see how theiractivities areconnected to largerpurposeFun, engaging, &visual!

Program Examples LeadershipPrograms (WA, ID, MT,ND) Bridges out ofPoverty Training (ID) Business Retention& Expansion (MN) Master GardenerProgram (MN, WA) Turning the Tide onPoverty (SRDC) SustainableHarvestInternational(Panama) Community ArtsCollaborative (WA) Hunger Coalition(WA) 4-H (Multi-state grant)

Why does it work?Blending effective theory and practice1.2.3.4.Appreciative InquiryMind MappingData CollectionCoding

Appreciative InquiryPositive questionsImage: appreciativediscernment.blogspot.com

Using Appreciative InquiryQuestionsWhat has been themost helpful part ofthe program?What changes areyou most proud of?Have you seenunexpected results?Tell me a story abouthow you have usedthe information fromthe program?Is there anythingresulting from theprogram that you areproud to share?List an achievementor a success you hadbased on what youlearned.

Mind MappingPictorial method Note taking Brainstorming Organizing Problem solvingAnd now EvaluationImage: Mindmap, Graham gif

Process Steps Identify the program to be evaluated Schedule the event & invite participants Hold group REM session Conduct follow-up interviews Complete cleaning, coding, & analysis

Identify the Program What will bein the centerof the map?

Having a Successful REM Event Frame it as a celebration– Highlight the benefits to the participants– Serve food Participant options– Invite members of the core group, theperipherally involved, and outsiders (nonprogram participants) Approximately two hours to complete

REM Event Steps Provide a brief overview to start Appreciative Inquiry Interviews– Each person should find a partner– Interview each other to gather stories– Use questions relevant to your program

REM Event Set Up Around one table orcircle Round robin– Share one story perpair Watch the time– Every person/pairhas opportunity tospeak

Wall Mapping Example–

Finding Useful Prompts Then what happened? Who was involved? How did it help you your business yourfamily etc.?

Reflection and Closing Most significant change? Was anyone missing? What information is missing?

Completing Follow-Up Interviews Contact the absentkey stakeholders Gather details:– Grant amounts– Participation numbers– Any other data thatwas mentioned, butnot at hand Do this ASAP!

Cleaning, Coding, and AnalysisData Management after the REM Use mind mapping software (Xmind)– Allows for re-organization to better identifypathways Download data to Excel for coding Code using relevant framework Follow-up interviews if more clarity is needed

Xmind Map Example–

Export Map Data to Excel

Coding Two primarymethods: Participants codeat the end or at afollow-upmeeting Researchercodesindependently–

Successful Coding Frameworks Community Capitals:– Cultural, Human, Social, Built, Financial,Natural, Political Most Significant Change Coalition Building Positive Youth Development (4-H)And Short-term, Mid-term, Long-term

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Using Appreciative InquiryQuestionsTell me a story abouthow you have usedthe information fromthe program?Is there anythingresulting from theprogram that you areproud to share?List an achievementor a success you hadbased on what youlearned.

Suggestions Three person teams work best Use same facilitator, recorder, and“mapper”– Facilitator should not be program staff Complete follow-up activities quickly

Useful Resources Articles:– Hansen‐Kollock, D., L. Flage, et. al. 2012. Ripple Effect Mapping: Aradiant way to capture program impacts. Journal of Extension, 50(5).Retrieved from: http://www.joe.org/joe/2012october/tt6.php– Emery, M., Higgins, L., Chazdon, S., & Hansen, D. (2015). Using RippleEffect Mapping to evaluate program impact: Choosing or combiningthe methods that work best for you. Journal of Extension, 53(2).Retrieved from: https://www.joe.org/joe/2015april/tt1.php XMind:– http://www.xmind.net/

Ripple Effects MapppingTeam ContactsRebecca Seror.sero@wsu.edu(509) 358-7879Debra Hansendebra.hansen@wsu.edu(509) 684-2588Lorie Higginshiggins@uidaho.edu(208) 669-1480

Final ReflectionThe power of Ripple Effects Mappingrests within its flexibility; it can beused across multiple settings and withvarious types of participants todocument the intended andunintended effects of program,project, community, coalition, andsystems work.

Used to understand the intended and unintended results of a program on individuals, groups, communities, and regions. Session Overview. 1. Benefits 2. Core elements . Appreciative Inquiry Positive questions Image: appreciativediscernment.blogspot.com. Using Appreciative Inquiry Questions What has been the most helpful part of