How to measure joy, affective project outcomes

How to measure joy, affective project outcomes

By Samson Ademola As a project manager and a professional working in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), I have observed that some of the most meaningful outcomes, such as confidence, inclusion or joy, are often missing from our log frames. These outcomes fall within the affective domain, which is frequently overlooked because feelings are considered […]

What the Russia-Ukraine negotiations teach us about communication that holds the room

After his Alaska meeting with Putin, Trump suggested Ukraine should “give up Crimea and never join NATO” in exchange for peace. European leaders, however, reframed the narrative ahead of their meeting with Trump in Washington today: “This is not only about Ukraine. It is about not rewarding aggression.” l believe this goes beyond geopolitics. It […]

The hidden filter that’s killing your communication (and how to remove it)

Messages lost in the noise Ever felt like your message is getting lost in today’s crowded digital landscape? You are not alone. As changemakers in the nonprofit and journalism space, we constantly compete for attention. Yet, even the most carefully crafted messages can fail to connect. The challenge lies in a hidden filter that determines […]