Developmental evaluation (DE) offers a powerful approach to monitoring and supporting
social innovations by working in partnership with program decision makers. In this book …

This article proposes ways to use programme theory for evaluating aspects of programmes
that are complicated or complex. It argues that there are useful distinctions to be drawn …

This article contrasts the assumptions of General Systems Theory, the framework for much
prior leadership research, with those of Complexity Theory, to further develop the latter's …

This chapter provides a brief overview and understanding of the historical evolution of the
field of systems thinking, which has been characterized as occurring in three waves, the last …

Effective program evaluation is a systematic way to improve and account for public health
actions by involving procedures that are useful, feasible, ethical, and accurate. The …

From its roots in physics, mathematics, and biology, the study of complexity science, or
complex adaptive systems, has expanded into the domain of organizations and systems of …

Health systems everywhere are expected to meet increasing public and political demands
for accessible, high-quality care. Policy-makers, managers, and clinicians use their best …

Using Science as Evidence in Public Policy encourages scientists to think differently about
the use of scientific evidence in policy making. This report investigates why scientific …

The health promoting schools concept reflects a comprehensive and integrated philosophy
to improving student and personnel health and well-being. Conceptualized as a …

Much applied research takes place as if complex social problems--and evaluations of
interventions to address them--can be dealt with in a purely technical way. In contrast, this …