Adaptive Management in Practice: How to Actually Change Course When Your Project Isn't Working
Adaptive management sounds great in theory, but what does it actually look like when a project is off track? Here's a practical guide to changing course with confidence and evidence.
The Theory of Change Trap: Why Most ToCs Look Good on Paper But Fall Apart in Practice
Most theories of change look compelling in a proposal but collapse under real-world pressure. Here's how to spot the common failure points and fix them before your program begins.
The Widening Gap: A Decade of Humanitarian Funding Shortfalls
Global humanitarian appeal requirements have tripled since 2014, but funding has stagnated. I walk through a decade of data and what MEL and program teams can do to design for tighter budgets.
How to Build a Results Chain That Actually Works
Results chains are one of the most powerful tools in MEL, but most teams rush them. Here's how to build one properly, from situation analysis to assumptions and risks.