Jonathan P. ScacciaEMPOWERMENT EVALUATION UNLEASHED: ELEVATING PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESS STRATEGIES TO NEW HEIGHTSThe concept of empowerment evaluation (EE) has traditionally found its stronghold within the realm of non-profit organizations, schools…9 min read·Jul 3, 2023----
Jonathan P. ScacciaLeveraging Implementation Science for Business SuccessImplementation Science is a rapidly growing discipline dedicated to studying methods and strategies to promote the uptake of research…3 min read·Jun 27, 2023----
Jonathan P. ScacciaDEVELOPING A MARKETING PLAN USING THE GETTING TO OUTCOMES 10-STEP FRAMEWORKThe Getting to Outcomes (GTO) framework, traditionally applied in the public health sector, is a 10-step approach to planning and…6 min read·Jun 26, 2023----
Jonathan P. ScacciaAPPLYING COLLECTIVE IMPACT IN PROGRAM EVALUATIONThe field of social change has evolved significantly over the years, embracing approaches that foster synergy and maximize impact. One such…4 min read·Jun 26, 2023----
Jonathan P. ScacciaNever require answers to survey questions.The headline is the thesis statement. Do not require answers to survey questions. That is, never make any answer to any question required…3 min read·Aug 11, 2021----
Jonathan P. ScacciaI ran for school board, lost, and still wonLet’s start with values. I think it’s pretty important to have an impact in the places that we live. Although a lot of my work, including…5 min read·May 19, 2021----
Jonathan P. ScacciaFive things that should be in every scientific abstractIn scientific literature, the word abstract is an oxymoron.4 min read·May 11, 2021----
Jonathan P. ScacciaEvaluation in Health Services Settings: Reader’s Digest VersionMany years ago when the world was young, Drs. Victoria Scott and Kassy Alia-Ray and I wrote a book chapter on how to approach evaluation…4 min read·Oct 16, 2020----
Jonathan P. ScacciaBooks Jonathan read in 2019, rankedI read a lot of books. Here’s my ranking for 2019, from best to worst. There a lot of business books here because a) we have a business…7 min read·Dec 23, 2019----
Jonathan P. ScacciaThe Participatory Paradox of Objective MeasuresAs long as I’ve known about evaluation, I’ve known about David Fetterman. Together with my colleague, Abe Wanderman, they developed the…4 min read·Nov 22, 2019----