You hear us say regularly that we’re big #datanerds at Transform Consulting Group. We have many blogs with tips on using and visualizing data, including why we love interactive dashboards. Now we are taking it to the next level and sharing how to enhance your...
When conducting needs assessments, program evaluations, or embarking on new projects, rely on our go-to sources for getting data to make informed decisions. In our digital age, comprehensive data is available at our fingertips. Endless search options are accessible,...
Too often non-profits and government agencies immediately begin implementing a new program or service area. They see a need with their clients or a gap in the existing services, so they elect to help meet that need. This all sounds good, right? The challenge is that...
If you’re a Head Start organization, you know several reports and check-ins are required throughout the year. One mandatory item is to complete an annual performance indicators report (PIR), which includes a comprehensive list of data related to programs and services....
In the 2019 year in review, Transform Consulting Group experienced another significant year of growth and achievement. We were thrilled to work with various clients and essential causes across Indiana and Michigan again. We are thankful for all that we accomplished as...
Do you have a system for effectively and efficiently storing and monitoring program data? At Transform Consulting Group, we work with many clients who are required to report on program outcomes and impact, but they often lack systematic approaches to managing their...
When you’re using data to make decisions, are you also taking time to break down data to learn more? Perhaps you are struggling to understand the needs of different parts of the population you serve. Maybe you’re noticing different outcomes in different groups but...
Most organizations that receive federal or state funding and even private funding are required to complete some type of needs assessment. This might be part of their grant application or annual program update. The purpose of the needs assessment (which we talk more...
Indiana’s Early Learning Advisory Committee (ELAC) released its 2019 ELAC Annual Report. Each year, ELAC completes a needs assessment of the state’s early childhood education system and recommends solutions. We want to share some quick highlights and key takeaways...
Recently, the TCG team participated in a data visualization challenge at the Indy Big Data Conference, inspiring me to write a blog on becoming data literate. What does it mean to be data literate? Merriam-Webster defines literacy as “having knowledge or competence,”...
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