Leading Successful Programs: Using Evidence to Assess Effectiveness challenges participants to rethink their programs' goals and reassess how they gather, evaluate, and use data to determine their effectiveness. This program considers many types of evaluations—including design, process, and impact—as well as a wide range of methodologies. Special attention is paid to the use of data from evaluations and other types of evidence to help participants provide better leadership and make more effective decisions about their programs. During this one-week executive program, participants and their peers will be immersed in a highly engaging, evidence-based learning environment that features a range of interactive activities, including case studies, discussions, exercises, presentations, and readings. The curriculum provides an in-depth look at key aspects of understanding and implementing evidence-based strategies..

Website: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/executive-education/leading-successful-programs#online

SLD Program Structure Category
Supplemental Course

Target Population(s)
Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG

Provider
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government

Location
Cambridge, MA

Length and Frequency
5 days
2 sessions per year ( Air Force participation varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials, course-related travel, lodging, and some meals).
- Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Nominees must submit an online application.